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Storm Katie: Flooding closes M6
Severe flooding has closed the M6.
The scene on the M6, picture: Central Motorway Police Group
Heavy rain has caused the closure of the M6 northbound between Junction 13 and Junction 14 for Stafford due to flooding.
There is also flooding on the southbound carriageway, but this remain open with speed restrictions in place.
Storm Katie has brought the high winds and rain today.
Heavy rain moving north-eastwards across England and Wales presents a risk of localised flooding, while motorists are warned to be wary of branches falling from trees in the high winds.
Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: "There is likely to be a lot of surface spray on the roads, there could be localised flooding, and the winds could cause branches to come off the trees, and one or two tiles off the roof.
"Allow extra time for your journey and if possible try and delay your journey as winds will tend to ease off throughout the day."
Winds of up to 60mph are forecast inland, with speeds of 70mph expected along the south coast, especially towards exposed areas across the south and south-east.
The Met Office tweeted that gusts of 77mph had been recorded at Berry Head, Devon and The Needles, Isle of Wight, saw winds of 87mph.
Those travelling back from breaks across the country are advised to be careful on the roads, and if possible delay their journeys until later this afternoon.