A body has been pulled from a river and thousands of people face travel chaos trying to make it home for Christmas as strong gales and torrential rain batter the UK.
The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning in the South West due to "extremely dangerous" conditions - the highest level of alert which warns there is "danger to life".
But it was in the North West where a man's body was pulled from the Rothay River in Ambleside, Cumbria.
Inspector Chris Wright of Cumbria Police said: "It would be fair to say that the river in its current state did not assist the rescue operation.
"It was fast flowing, and a lot more water than normal, so yes, it's fair to say that the weather contributed to the problem."
The severe flood warning is at the Sea Life Centre and the Preston Beach Road area of Lodmoor, Weymouth.
The Environment Agency said: "Flooding may already be affecting low lying areas and roads. We anticipate that the Preston Road will be closed for a period around high water between Overcombe and the Sea Life Centre.
"There may be significant spray and shingle overtopping affecting the Preston Road. The public are also advised to avoid the Preston Beach area on foot as conditions are extremely dangerous and will remain so overnight."
There are 38 flood warnings and 184 flood alerts in place across England and Wales.
