Senin, 30 September 2019

UK weather forecast – ‘Danger to life’ warning in place with ‘BEAST’ Hurricane Lorenzo set to bring more miser - The Sun

TORRENTIAL downpours over the last three days have left much of Britain mired in floodwater - and more deluges are on the way with Hurricane Lorenzo set to bring more misery towards the end of this week.

The Met Office has issued warnings of a "danger to life" weather warning as "persistent" rain shows no signs of stopping soon.

 The route of the Road World Championships in North Yorkshire was altered so riders could battle on through the rain

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The route of the Road World Championships in North Yorkshire was altered so riders could battle on through the rainCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Walkers on the promenade in Dover, Kent, got a thorough soaking

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Walkers on the promenade in Dover, Kent, got a thorough soakingCredit: PA:Press Association
 Intense downpours in Horwich, Greater Manchester yesterday, with drivers battling inches of floodwater

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Intense downpours in Horwich, Greater Manchester yesterday, with drivers battling inches of floodwaterCredit: Mercury Press
 Beach huts being washed away in a storm at St Leonards-on-Sea on Sunday

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Beach huts being washed away in a storm at St Leonards-on-Sea on Sunday
 River Calder in West Yorkshire burst its banks on Sunday, forcing this driver to collect his belongings from his car.

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River Calder in West Yorkshire burst its banks on Sunday, forcing this driver to collect his belongings from his car.

Organisers changed the route of the Road World Championships in North Yorkshire on Sunday due to concerns for rider safety.

Flood warnings remain in place nationwide today with roads closed and trains disrupted.

A man, 23, died when a car hit a tree in a downpour near Fontwell, West Sussex, late on Saturday.

And waves whipped up by strong winds crashed over the promenade in Dover, Kent.

Yellow weather warnings have been put in place for the next two days, with more than 200 flood warnings and alerts enforced around the country.

Two campers and their dog had to be rescued from torrential rain from Laughter Hole, Dartmoor.

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Inland there were floods in the Conwy Valley and the Dyfi bridge which links Machynlleth in mid Wales to the north became impassable.

And forecasters have said Hurricane Lorenzo will bring more misery towards the end of this week.

Gusts from around 50mph to over 70mph are expected in the west of the UK, with 16ft waves forecast on South-West coasts, according to magicseaweed.com.

Some parts of the country could even see as much as 70mm of rain.

Winter's first snow is due on Wednesday, with a covering on Scotland's higher mountains, amid an Arctic plunge bringing -2C nights, frost and a chilly Wednesday with 13C highs in the South.

'REAL BEAST'

Hurricane Lorenzo, a maximum Category 5 storm, is the most powerful hurricane ever recorded so close to Europe.

Only one hurricane or tropical storm has ever made landfall on Europe's mainland at tropical storm strength – Vince in Spain in 2005.

Met Office forecaster Steven Keates said: “Lorenzo is a real beast of a storm.

"It will be one of Europe's strongest ever tropical storms, as the Azores are part of Europe.

“After reaching the Azores on Tuesday, Lorenzo is expected to move to the UK by Thursday - bringing a couple of days with potentially worse conditions than this weekend.

“There are scenarios from gales to storm-force 70mph-plus gusts, but there's uncertainty."

RAIL CHAOS

Railways were also plunged into chaos with trains between Blackpool North and Preston suspended due to flooding and stretches of track in Cheshire also hit.

Speed restrictions were put in place between Wigan and Southport, and Leeds and Harrogate.

There was no service from Sheffield to Manchester due to water on the tracks, and there were speed restrictions in the opposite direction.

The rail operator warned it had imposed speed restrictions on many parts of its network due to safety concerns.

The Environment Agency has 61 localised flood warnings across England and Wales, plus 169 alerts for possible flooding.

Ex-BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond of weathertrending said: “Another bout of stormy weather follows into Tuesday.

“And could a wintry start to October be cold enough for snow on Scottish mountains?

“Then Hurricane Lorenzo and tropical disturbances may see further stormy weather.”

 Dorset was battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Sunday, leaving Weymouth Harbour surrounded by inches of floodwater

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Dorset was battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Sunday, leaving Weymouth Harbour surrounded by inches of floodwaterCredit: Bournemouth News
 Floodwater surges around this car in Crovie, north east Scotland

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Floodwater surges around this car in Crovie, north east ScotlandCredit: Adventure Girl
 Dorset was battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Sunday, with roads completely flooded surrounding Weymouth Harbour

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Dorset was battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Sunday, with roads completely flooded surrounding Weymouth HarbourCredit: Bournemouth News
 Biblical floods have hit Britain after three days of heavy downpours

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Biblical floods have hit Britain after three days of heavy downpours
 A woman wraps up against the elements on the promenade in Dover, Kent

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A woman wraps up against the elements on the promenade in Dover, KentCredit: PA:Press Association
 Flood water covers the fairways and greens of the Mond Valley golf course in Clydach near Swansea

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Flood water covers the fairways and greens of the Mond Valley golf course in Clydach near SwanseaCredit: Alamy Live News
 Heavy rain and wind brought a high amount of floodwater to the South Wales area

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Heavy rain and wind brought a high amount of floodwater to the South Wales areaCredit: Alamy Live News
 A family runs through sea spray on the South Coast as strong winds batter Brighton

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A family runs through sea spray on the South Coast as strong winds batter BrightonCredit: © Southern News & Pictures Ltd.
 Bournemouth beach, where the wind produced masses of spume

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Bournemouth beach, where the wind produced masses of spumeCredit: Alamy Live News
 After heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday, the river Wye bursts its banks in the small Welsh market town of Builth Wells

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After heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday, the river Wye bursts its banks in the small Welsh market town of Builth WellsCredit: London News Pictures
 Heavy and 'persistent' rain is expected to batter Britain for another two days, with this weather map showing heavy showers for Monday

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Heavy and 'persistent' rain is expected to batter Britain for another two days, with this weather map showing heavy showers for Monday
Weather forcast for Monday September 30 2019 - Wet and windy


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