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'Vigorous' storm warning for UK
Topic Started: Nov 24 2006, 11:01 AM (130 Views)
ds9074
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A "vigorous" autumn storm will bring severe gales of up to 75mph to England and Wales this weekend, forecasters have warned.
The Met Office says Wales, the Midlands and northern and eastern counties of England are most likely to be hit by the "potentially damaging" winds.

Scotland and the Midlands are also being warned to expect flooding.

The worst of the weather is predicted to hit England and Wales at midnight on Friday and continue into Saturday.

The brewing storm has been described by the Met Office as "a developing, severe weather situation".

But its precise path remains uncertain, say forecasters.

"Although the very strong winds are expected to be the main concern, the storm will also bring heavy rain and an increased threat of flooding," the Met Office said in a statement.

The Coastguard Agency has also issued a severe weather warning to mariners all around the UK.

It said there were "extremely high winds forecast for the next few days" and said the outlook from Friday suggested "gale force eight to storm 10, perhaps even violent storm 11 later - storm 11 is one force less than a hurricane."

Coastguards also warned against wave watching from promenades or piers because of the increased risk of being swept into the water.

People are being advised to watch weather forecasts and to ensure they plan well for any weekend activities.

The warnings have come after Britain enjoyed the warmest extended summer period on record.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6180688.stm

Its possible that I might end up right in the line of the storm so tonight could get interesting. 75mph might not be high for those used to hurricanes but its severe by UK standards.
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somerled
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Its the flying debrie and flooding that you need to be prepared for.

Batten down your hatches , tidy up the yard and garden , and stay safe.

Do you have an emergency kit ready to go ?
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Wow, last time we got winds like that, we lost the roof to Tesco! :lol:
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Prepare yourself and be safe you two.
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We got a lot of rain, and that's about it. :lol:
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Mike Welsby
Nov 25 2006, 08:34 AM
We got a lot of rain, and that's about it. :lol:

Same. We got lots and lots of rain but no damage. My parent apparently saw more of the high winds.
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Admiralbill_gomec
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"Vigorous" storm? Sorry, but I have to :rotfl: :rotfl:

(The description, not the storm. I do hope that damage was at a minimum.)
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