Two people have died, hundreds of thousands of homes have been left without power and rush-hour commuters suffered transport chaos as hurricane-force conditions battered Britain.
A man in his 50s was killed when a tree fell on the car he was driving in Watford, at around 6.50am.
In Hounslow, west London, a man and a woman have died following a suspected gas explosion.
In Kent, a 17-year-old girl was also killed after a tree fell onto the caravan she was sleeping in at Hever.
Elsewhere, a 14-year-old boy is feared dead after being swept into the sea in rough weather in East Sussex.
Prime Minister David Cameron said the loss of life as a result of the storm was "hugely regrettable".
Aer Lingus has cancelled a number of flights to and from the UK due to the adverse weather conditions
The airline cancelled flights to Heathrow, Leeds, Bristol and Cardiff airports. Ryanair is also warning its passengers of potential delays.
Several fast-craft ferry services have been cancelled including some Irish Sea crossings, although slower cruise ferries are operating.
Intending passengers are asked to check the status of their flight or sailing with their airline or ferry company.
Winds of 160kph hit Britain
The weather front arrived on the south west of Britain late last night before tracking north eastwards across England and southern Wales throughout the morning.
More than 40 railway lines have been cleared of fallen trees, with many more expected throughout the morning, Network Rail said.
Transport for London (TfL) said there was disruption to six Underground lines due to debris from the storm on the tracks.
The Environment Agency has 141 flood alerts in place across England and Wales, warning people to be prepared.
Police said at least 70 trees had been blown down across the county.
The storm has been named St Jude after the patron saint of depression and lost causes, whose feast day is today.
A crane at the back of the UK Government's cabinet office in central London was dislodged by the storm, and is currently resting on the roof.
At around mid-afternoon, the British Met Office and the Highways Agency advised road users that it was still very windy in places.
Drivers have been urged to continue to take extra care on the roads.
Gusts up to around 64Kph were expected and drivers of high-sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and other vulnerable vehicles should continue to drive with caution for the next few hours.
For up to date information for travel services between Ireland and Britain:
Aer Lingus ¦ Ryanair ¦ CityJet ¦British Airways ¦ P&O Ferries ¦
Stena Line ¦ Irish Ferries
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