220 thousand homes are without power in southern England as large parts of the UK feel the impact of the St Jude Storm.
In addition, 6 thousand more in the South West have lost power.
A teenage girl has died after a severe storm swept through large parts of England and Wales.
Kent Police say a tree fell on the static home in Edenbridge the 17 year-old was sleeping in.
Many trains, planes and ferries have been cancelled in advance.
Flights from Ireland to the UK are affected as are certain ferry sailings. Intending passengers are asked to check with their relevant travel company website before setting out.
Paul Davies, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office in the UK says conditions are abating:
