Get the kettle on: UK facing fuckin' massive storm over weekend
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[quote=BBC News][b]Heavy rain and high winds have caused flooding in parts of southern England, as the year's worst storm is forecast for the start of the weekend.[/b]
A severe flood warning is in place for Christchurch Harbour in Dorset, while there have been reports of flooding across southern England.
Winds in the south are due to peak at 80mph (129km/h) on Saturday morning.
The Met Office predicts a "brief respite" at the end of the weekend ahead of more storms next week.
In Haywards Heath, West Sussex, people had to be rescued from four units on an industrial estate after being flooded by about 2ft (60cm) of water.
West Sussex Fire Service advised people to go up to the first floor of the premises, and sent rescuers to take people out on boats.
The service said it had dealt with nearly 40 weather-related calls in the Haywards Heath area on Friday, and near Crawley a tree caught fire after being brought down on to power lines.
Other developments include:
[list][*]In west Cornwall, there are reports of water up to 2ft (61cm) deep making some roads impassable. Water is coming over the sea wall at West Promenade in Penzance, flooding the street, while in Padstow several properties are reported to have been affected by flash floods
[*]Some SeaFrance crossings from Dover to Calais and LD Lines services to Boulogne suffered delays on Friday. A Port of Dover spokesman warned passengers to expect disruptions
[*]Brittany Ferries has cancelled sailings from Plymouth to Roscoff and Poole to Cherbourg, although its services from Portsmouth to the French ports of Caen and St Malo are not affected
[*]A windsurfer had to be rescued from "treacherous" conditions after getting into difficulty at Bigbury, near Kingsbridge in south Devon
[*]Bennett Memorial Diocesan School in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, was closed because of flooding and sewage contamination
[*]In Guernsey, an activity centre for dementia sufferers at Castel Hospital was closed after heavy rain caused a ceiling collapse [/list]
By 2340 GMT, the Environment Agency had issued one severe flood warning, along with 30 flood warnings - 18 in southern England, seven in south west England and five in Wales - as well as 93 lower "flood watch" alerts across England and Wales.
The agency and Met Office are warning people living along the coast in Hampshire, West Sussex, Dorset and South Wales of a risk of sea flooding this weekend, due to high tides, strong winds and significant wave heights.
Councillor David Sparks, of the Local Government Association, said: "People living by a river, coastal or flood risk area must be prepared.
"There are lots of precautions they can take. People should sign up to the Environment Agency's automated warning system, so they get a call the moment there is a risk their home could flood.
"People should also move all their valuables and irreplaceable items such as passports, certificates and wedding photos upstairs and out of the way."
The Met Office said it had recorded gusts of 78mph (125km/h) at Pembrey Sands in Carmarthenshire, while Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire had witnessed gusts of 68mph (109km/h).
[b]Damage fears[/b]
Forecasts suggest there could be up to 75mm (3in) of rain on hills of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Wales, while much of the UK will see 25mm (1in).
BBC forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said the weekend would have a "stormy first half" before quietening down.
The Highways Agency urged drivers to check travel information before setting out on Friday evening and into the night.
AA driving expert Mark Peacock said: "Even experienced drivers can be caught out, so it's important to drive more cautiously and allow extra time for your journey."
The high winds could cause damage to trees, railway lines and bridges. Air travel could also be disrupted.
The Met Office website warns: "At this stage, forecasts suggest that there may be a brief respite at the end of the weekend ahead of more unsettled weather into next week."
Further updates are available on the BBC Weather website.
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Weather forecast video in the link.
I thought it sounded a bit windy outside.
Nothing for scotland really...
Just shite weather for us as usual
Unfortunate for you folks down south though.
If you watch the video you can see that we're all fucked actually.
I live in West Sussex, but luckily it only rained like fuck today along the coast. Tomorrow sounds like fun.
[QUOTE=smurfy;18360384]If you watch the video you can see that we're all fucked actually.[/QUOTE]
Literaly just watched that i live on the west coast of scotland so it looks like we might escape the worst of it but i imagine it still be crap weather
I've lost three 6ft fence panels in my back garden today. I've warned you so if you get hit in the face it's not my fault!
Ah fuck. right in the middle of it
There was a sudden and huge storm in my area about five hours ago.
I hope we get a lightning storm.
Oh ass, I'm in the flood zone.
[QUOTE=BAZ;18360460]I've lost three 6ft fence panels in my back garden today. I've warned you so if you get hit in the face it's not my fault![/QUOTE]
There's a couple boards just laying in my yard.
Must be a hell of a storm you guys got over there for your fence to make it to Canada.
WTF I just got hit in the face by a flying garden fence panel :S
Bout time South gets what it deserves. Too long have they been basking in all the awesome weather :argh:
Haha the south is going to get raped. Fucking finally, it always seems to be the Midlands that gets the rain while you get the sun.
[QUOTE=BAZ;18360460]I've lost three 6ft fence panels in my back garden today. I've warned you so if you get hit in the face it's not my fault![/QUOTE]
Well my sheds going to be easy to access this weekend...I normally lose a panel or two in normal storms.
We get severe shit all the time in Texas. Hell we [I]just[/I] had a near miss with a hurricane/tropical storm.
Heavy rain in Wales as usual.
[QUOTE=smurfy;18360605]WTF I just got hit in the face by a flying garden fence panel :S[/QUOTE]
DAMN CATAPULTS
:argh:
Fuck I live in Christchurch, it is never on front page news ever, the harbour is massive though but really shallow, my old work place is right on the beach, gonna get fucked over I think if there is eve a small surge.
Wow, really strong wind in scotland! I just got impaled in the face with a copper pipe! Amazing!
[QUOTE=The Mighty Boatman;18360740]Wow, really strong wind in scotland! I just got impaled in the face with a copper pipe! Amazing![/QUOTE]
Oh its not that bad!
well it is
its like that all the time though so lets not notch this as one up for the storms yeah...?
[QUOTE=Thomo;18360342]Ahaha.
The midlands again is safe... to an extent.[/QUOTE]
Safe from water yeah, but them chavs sure will get ya'
DAMNIT I live in penzance.
I hope gazza is ok :ohdear:
[tab]I hope those tea-sipping bastards all sink I hate them so mu-[/tab]
Oh hey good luck!
[QUOTE=ThePunisher1;18360739]Fuck I live in Christchurch, it is never on front page news ever, the harbour is massive though but really shallow, my old work place is right on the beach, gonna get fucked over I think if there is eve a small surge.[/QUOTE]
Holy fuck dude, I live there too.
FP meetup
I live in Canada
I wonder what my family living in Dorset are making of this weather.
I bet they're all panicking, but I wouldn't be because that is normal weather for Shetland :v:
The field across the road from me is completely flooded, it's like a goddamn lake or something.
lol u southern pansies its like that all the time up hear
[QUOTE=Leg of Doom;18362380]lol u southern pansies its like that all the time up hear[/QUOTE]
No
This better not ruin the fireworks tonight in Southend :'(
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