April 9th 2024.
Several residents of Langstone High Street in Hampshire have been forced to kayak out of their homes due to severe flooding caused by Storm Kathleen. This storm has been wreaking havoc across the UK, with flood warnings being issued from Penzance all the way to Newcastle. The entire country seems to be affected, from lakes and rivers to coastal areas. A new map has even been released showing which areas are most at risk for flooding today.
Despite the winds starting to die down, yellow warnings have been issued throughout England this weekend. Unfortunately, the rains have not let up and flooding has continued to spread. In West Sussex, a rescue operation is currently underway as the River Arun has overflowed. The situation is also dire near Southhampton, stretching towards Brighton. Warnings have been sent out to communities from Weston-super-Mare to Bristol and up towards Gloucester.
For those living in affected areas, it is important to check their local government website for updates on the situation. The UK has been hit by back-to-back storms, causing chaos and destruction. In St Ives, the harbour broke over its walls, sending waves crashing dangerously close to storefronts. Residents have been urged to seek higher ground as the situation worsens.
In West Sussex, one person had to be hospitalized with hypothermia after being caught in severe flooding at a holiday park. In Gloucestershire, a major bridge had to be closed due to the severe weather. Photos have shown flooded streets in Havant, Hampshire this morning. The railway at Lymington Pier in Hampshire has also been affected, resulting in cancellations and delays. South Western Railway has arranged for replacement buses between Lymington Pier and Brockenhurst.
The high street in Cowes on the Isle of Wight has also been hit hard by a power cut and major flooding. In Portsmouth, the highest ever recorded flood has caused streets to shut down. Dyfed-Powys Police in Pembrokeshire have warned motorists to avoid the A487 at Penycwm, which has been closed due to surface water.
The following areas have a yellow weather warning in effect until 6pm tonight: Blackpool, Cheshire West and Chester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire.
In the south-west of England, including Cornwall and parts of Devon, winds could reach speeds of up to 60-65mph along the coast. In Scotland, 20mm-40mm of rainfall is expected between 1am and 6pm on Tuesday, with some areas seeing as much as 50-60mm. The Met Office has warned that this combination of rain and wind could cause disruptions to travel, as road surfaces become slippery and visibility is limited.
In London, commuters battled the wind this morning as they struggled to keep their umbrellas upright. Some locals have even had to wade through knee-high flood water to leave their homes. According to Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge, while the amount of rainfall may not be a major concern on its own, the already saturated ground increases the risk of flooding. As Storm Kathleen moves out of the area, Storm Pierrick is approaching, bringing with it "blood rain" and strong winds. This phenomenon occurs when rain takes on a red or brown hue due to particles from the Sahara mixing in with the water. Stay safe and stay informed during these challenging weather conditions.
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