Storm Henk batters UK - as 94mph gusts cause widespread disruption and damage
Storm Henk has battered the UK with winds of up to 94mph, bringing down trees and scaffolding.
Henk has pummelled southwest England and South Wales, with many parts of southern England, the south Midlands and East Anglia also experiencing strong winds.
Gusts of 94mph were recorded on the Isle of Wight and fallen trees blocked a rail line in Hastings - causing major delays.
Exeter Airport was hit with gusts of 81mph, while winds reached 71mph at the Isle of Portland in Dorset and Mumbles Head in South Wales.
Thameslink, South Western Railway and Southern Railway have told passengers not to travel unless necessary.
Footage has shown planes struggling to land at Heathrow, with one BA jet taking off again as it reached the runway during a landing.
Strong winds forced Dartford Crossing southbound to close for around four hours, causing severe delays in the region.
Flood warnings cover England
There are 292 flood warnings in place meaning that flooding is expected, with 368 alerts for possible flooding all across southern and central England.
Homes could be inundated and travel disruption is likely.
In Warwickshire, fire crews were called to Kenilworth Ford to rescue a driver who got stuck trying to manoeuvre through the flood water.
A spokesman for the service said: "Due to the speed of the flowing water we used our inflatable sled to safely rescue the car's occupants. Please avoid the area and don't try to drive through flood water."
And the River Ouse in York burst its banks due to the rainfall brought in by the storm.
In other developments:
• Police say a "hero" entered flood water in Hall Green, Birmingham, to rescue a trapped driver and three-year-old child
• A woman was hit by a tree in Orpington, southeast London, and taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening
• An Apache helicopter on an army airfield in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, was toppled in high winds
An amber warning for wind - issued by the Met Office - expired at 8pm on Tuesday evening.
Forecasters had warned of flying debris and a danger to life from large waves in coastal areas.
Motorists were urged to drive slowly, and homeowners were told to secure garden furniture and other loose objects.
An estimated 38,000 people were left without electricity as a direct result of the storm, according to Energy Networks Association (ENA) which represents all energy providers across the UK.
ENA spokesman Ross Easton said technicians reconnected more than 100,000 customers after the storm damaged power lines today.
