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Met Office warnings as flood alerts still in place after Storm Henk - UK weather live - The Independent

Storm Henk: Heavy rainfall leads to flooding across England and Wales

Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place after Storm Henk swept across the UK leaving a path of disruption,

There are 271 flood warnings and 293 flood alerts across the UK today as heavy rainfall is expected to lead to further chaos.

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning across the south of England until 3am tomorrow, there is a high chance, flooding and travel delays and cancellations.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “The track of the heaviest rain remains uncertain but there is a chance of 20 to 30 mm of rain falling in a 6 to 9 hour period for a portion of the warning area, with a few places seeing as much as 40-50 mm.

“Much of this rain is falling on already wet ground and therefore, impacts are more likely. Meanwhile, a stalled weather front will continue to bring rain and showers across the northeast.”

Meanwhile, a driver in his 50s was killed when a tree fell on his car near Kemble, Gloucestershire, during Storm Henk on Tuesday afternoon.

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Travel disruption across Nottinghamshire

Wilford Lane in West Bridgford, Nottingham is closed due to heavy flooding.

The tram has closed and buses have been diverted.

Lydia Patrick4 January 2024 08:30
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ICYMI - Motorist killed by falling tree as homes evacuated after Storm Henk flooding

A motorist was killed by a falling tree yesterday as 90mph winds battered the Isle of Wight, and homes were evacuated, after Storm Henk brought flooding and disruption.

Gloucestershire Constabulary said a man in his 50s died while driving near Kemble, and more than 200 flood warnings remained in place on Wednesday, with severe flooding at holiday parks near Tenby, south-west Wales, and Northampton.

Speaking about the motorist, a Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesman said: “Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the location which is between Tetbury and Cirencester.

“Despite the efforts of those at the scene a man aged in his 50s and from the Bath area died. His next of kin and the coroner have been informed.

“The road remains closed as recovery and investigation work continues and motorists are asked to find alternative routes.”

<p>An aerial photograph taken by drone of floodwater from the River Bollin in Little Bollington, Britain</p>

An aerial photograph taken by drone of floodwater from the River Bollin in Little Bollington, Britain

Lydia Patrick4 January 2024 08:15
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How many flood alerts and flood warnings are in place?

There are 271 flood warnings and 293 flood alerts across the UK today as heavy rainfall is expected to lead to further chaos.

A flood warning means flooding is expected whereas an alert means the overflowing of rivers and other bodies of water is likely.

<p>There are flood warnings and alerts all over the UK today</p>

There are flood warnings and alerts all over the UK today

Lydia Patrick4 January 2024 07:45
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Drone footage shows holiday homes submerged by water

Residents have been evacuated from their homes in Northamptonshire due to flooding caused by Storm Henk.

A flood warning is in place for the River Nene at Billing Aquadrome and this drone footage shows hundreds of holiday homes submerged in water.

While the severe warning was downgraded on Wednesday (3 January), the Environment Agency said flooding should still be expected in the area over the coming days.

Fire and rescue teams could be seen wading through flood water at the site to evacuate houseboat residents in a rubber dinghy, after a path connecting boats to the shore was submerged.

Robert Britchford, one of several residents evacuated from caravans at the site, estimated that around 2,000 people had to leave their properties on Tuesday afternoon.

Storm Henk: Drone footage shows holiday homes submerged by water

Residents have been evacuated from their homes in Northamptonshire due to flooding caused by Storm Henk. A flood warning is in place for the River Nene at Billing Aquadrome and this drone footage shows hundreds of holiday homes submerged in water. While the severe warning was downgraded on Wednesday (3 January), the Environment Agency said flooding should still be expected in the area over the coming days. Fire and rescue teams could be seen wading through flood water at the site to evacuate houseboat residents in a rubber dinghy, after a path connecting boats to the shore was submerged. Robert Britchford, one of several residents evacuated from caravans at the site, estimated that around 2,000 people had to leave their properties on Tuesday afternoon.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 06:30
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British Army’s newest Apache helicopter blown over

The British Army’s newest Apache helicopter was blown over by strong winds as Storm Henk battered parts of southern Britain on Tuesday.

The Apache AH-64E attack helicopter, which can cost around £412million, was pictured lying on its side next to emergency workers and a fire engine on an airfield in Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

It is understood no one was injured during the incident, and that all other aircraft remained undamaged. In October, the aircraft was declared “ready for front line duty”.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 05:30
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Weather patterns changing with drier weather expected, Met Office says

The Met Office has said drier, calmer and colder weather is on its way for the weekend.

“The weather patterns are changing. Drier, calmer and also colder weather is on the way for the weekend and beyond,” the forecaster said on X.

It follows a yellow rain warning issued by the forecaster for the south of England on Thursday and Friday with the chance of power cuts and the flooding of homes.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 04:30
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Almost 2,400 homes without power

Almost 2,400 homes are without power, according to the Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK’s power network operators.

This means 7,600 have been reconnected since the association’s last update at 7am this morning.

Since the start of the disruption caused by Storm Henk, more than 170,200 homes have had power restored, the ENA said.

The outtages were the result of debris carried by intensive winds causing significant damage to power lines, said the ENA’s Ross Easton.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 02:30
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Watch: Residents wade through flooded Loughborough road after Storm Henk brings heavy rain

Residents wade through flooded Loughborough road after Storm Henk brings heavy rain
Alexander Butler4 January 2024 01:30
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Watch: London Eye hatch ripped off by wind repaired by engineers

A family were left terrified when Storm Henk hit the London Eye and blew off part of the roof of their pod on Tuesday 2 January.

David Nock and 11 family members, including five children aged between 11 and 15, were 400ft up the attraction when a service hatch was ripped off in high winds.

The access hatch was left dangling by metal wires as the pod on the wheel rotated its way back down.

Mr Nock and his family watched on as a maintenance crew tried to fix the broken pod and described the whole experience as “terrifying”.

The popular tourist attraction was later closed “due to adverse weather conditions”.

“The noise was quite deafening, it was a bit of a harrowing experience. The kids all found it terrifying,” Mr Nock said.

London Eye hatch ripped off by wind repaired by engineers

A family were left terrified when Storm Henk hit the London Eye and blew off part of the roof of their pod on Tuesday 2 January. David Nock and 11 family members, including five children aged between 11 and 15, were 400ft up the attraction when a service hatch was ripped off in high winds. The access hatch was left dangling by metal wires as the pod on the wheel rotated its way back down. Mr Nock and his family watched on as a maintenance crew tried to fix the broken pod and described the whole experience as “terrifying”. The popular tourist attraction was later closed “due to adverse weather conditions”. “The noise was quite deafening, it was a bit of a harrowing experience. The kids all found it terrifying,” Mr Nock said.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 00:30
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Watch: Water surges close to arches of bridge in Derbyshire village after torrential rain

Residents in Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire, were prepared for potential flooding on Wednesday 3 January as the River Wye was swollen by Storm Henk.

Water surged close to the arches of the village’s Sheepwash Bridge after the storm battered the UK with torrential rain and winds of up to 90mph.

Meanwhile, several major roads in England were closed due to flooding with rail companies also reporting disruption.

Gloucestershire Constabulary said a man in his 50s was killed by a falling tree while driving near Kemble, while a separate incident saw a woman in Orpington, southeast London, injured.

Water surges close to arches of bridge in Derbyshire village after torrential rain

Residents in Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire, were prepared for potential flooding on Wednesday 3 January as the River Wye was swollen by Storm Henk. Water surged close to the arches of the village’s Sheepwash Bridge after the storm battered the UK with torrential rain and winds of up to 90mph. Meanwhile, several major roads in England were closed due to flooding with rail companies also reporting disruption. Gloucestershire Constabulary said a man in his 50s was killed by a falling tree while driving near Kemble, while a separate incident saw a woman in Orpington, southeast London, injured.

Alexander Butler3 January 2024 23:30

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Liverpool gunman: Arrest after shots fired at Showcase cinema - BBC

Shooting scene

A man has been arrested after reports shots were fired at a cinema in Liverpool on Wednesday evening.

The Showcase Cinema in Croxteth was put on lockdown when a man threatened staff in the foyer before shooting at the outside of the building.

The 49-year-old man was arrested by armed officers at about 04:46 GMT in Fazakerley after a Taser was used.

Officers responded to three separate incidents involving shots being fired but no-one was injured.

The man was detained on suspicion of possession of a Section 1 firearm with intent to endanger life and robbery.

He has been taken to a police station in Merseyside where he remains in custody.

Merseyside Police declared a major incident and armed officers were scrambled to the Showcase Cinema on Stonedale Retail Park in Croxteth at about 20:50 GMT, when it was reported that a gunman had entered the venue.

He was reported to have threatened two members of staff in the foyer and fired shots into the air outside before escaping in a car.

Moviegoers were only aware of the incident as they left the cinema.

About 50 minutes earlier, a gun was fired at the News and Booze store, approximately a mile away, on Lower House Lane in Norris Green.

It was reported a man had entered the shop (known locally as Sangha's newsagents), threatened a shop assistant and demanded cash before firing a gun and leaving empty-handed.

The worker was not injured but was left extremely distressed, police said.

At about 22: 20 GMT, further reports were received that gunshots were heard at a property on Malpas Road .

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Assistant Chief Constable Jenn Wilson said: "The shocking and distressing impact these incidents will have had on the shop assistant, the staff at the Showcase Cinema and those filmgoers who found themselves in a lockdown situation in the complex after shots were fired outside the cinema, and the residents of Malpas Road, cannot be underestimated.

"Thankfully incidents like this, involving a single offender in three separate shootings in close proximity and quick succession, are extremely rare, and this is the first time we have had to deal with an incident of this nature on the streets of Merseyside."

There is a large police presence at Stonedale Retail Park with the car park sealed off and all shops within the area will remain closed while officers continue investigations.

Ms Wilson said: "Officers were on the ground immediately following the first incident and were able to respond swiftly to the subsequent discharges, and a male was identified, located and arrested on suspicion of all three discharges within 13 hours.

"High-visibility patrols will remain in the area to reassure members of the local community.

"Firearms have no place on our streets and we are committed to arresting those involved in gun crime and taking firearms off our streets."

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Man arrested after shots fired at Liverpool Showcase cinema - BBC

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A man has been arrested after reports shots were fired at a cinema in Liverpool on Wednesday evening.

The Showcase Cinema in Croxteth was put on lockdown when a man threatened staff in the foyer before shooting at the outside of the building.

The 49-year-old man was arrested by armed officers at about 04:46 GMT in Fazakerley after a Taser was used.

Officers responded to three separate incidents involving shots being fired but no-one was injured.

Merseyside Police was called to the Showcase Cinema on Stonedale Retail Park in Croxteth at about 20:50 GMT, when it was reported that a man had entered the venue and fired a gun.

About 20 minutes earlier, a gun was fired at a store on nearby Lower House Lane in Norris Green.

Images on social media showed a large number police officers in the area, including armed units.

Stonedale Retail Park and all shops within the area will remain closed while officers continue investigations.

Assistant Chief Constable Jenn Wilson said: "The shocking and distressing impact these incidents will have had on the shop assistant, the staff at the Showcase Cinema and those filmgoers who found themselves in a lockdown situation in the complex after shots were fired outside the cinema, and the residents of Malpas Road, cannot be underestimated.

Shooting scene Norris Green

"Thankfully incidents like this, involving a single offender in three separate shootings in close proximity and quick succession, are extremely rare, and this is the first time we have had to deal with an incident of this nature on the streets of Merseyside."

Police were called to the News and Booze store (known locally as Sangha newsagents) on Lower House Lane, Norris Green, to reports a man had entered the shop at about 20:00 GMT and threatened a shop assistant demanding cash before firing a gun and leaving empty-handed.

The shop assistant was not injured during the incident, but was left extremely distressed, police said

Just before 20:50, police received a further call to report shots were fired outside the cinema.

The gunman was reported to have threatened two members of staff in the foyer and fired shots into the air outside before escaping in a car.

Further reports were received that gunshots were heard at a property on Malpas Road about 90 minutes later.

Ms Wilson said: "Officers were on the ground immediately following the first incident and were able to respond swiftly to the subsequent discharges, and a male was identified, located and arrested on suspicion of all three discharges within 13 hours.

"High-visibility patrols will remain in the area to reassure members of the local community.

"Firearms have no place on our streets and we are committed to arresting those involved in gun crime and taking firearms off our streets."

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Met Office warnings as flood alerts still in place after Storm Henk - UK weather live - The Independent

Storm Henk: Heavy rainfall leads to flooding across England and Wales

Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place after Storm Henk swept across the UK leaving a path of disruption,

There are 271 flood warnings and 293 flood alerts across the UK today as heavy rainfall is expected to lead to further chaos.

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning across the south of England until 3am tomorrow, there is a high chance, flooding and travel delays and cancellations.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “The track of the heaviest rain remains uncertain but there is chance of 20 to 30 mm of rain falling in a 6 to 9 hour period for a portion of the warning area, with a few places seeing as much as 40-50 mm.

“Much of this rain is falling on already wet ground and therefore, impacts are more likely. Meanwhile, a stalled weather front will continue to bring rain and showers across the northeast.”

Meanwhile, a driver in his 50s was killed when a tree fell on his car near Kemble, Gloucestershire, during Storm Henk on Tuesday afternoon.

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ICYMI - Motorist killed by falling tree as homes evacuated after Storm Henk flooding

A motorist was killed by a falling tree yesterday as 90mph winds battered the Isle of Wight, and homes were evacuated, after Storm Henk brought flooding and disruption.

Gloucestershire Constabulary said a man in his 50s died while driving near Kemble, and more than 200 flood warnings remained in place on Wednesday, with severe flooding at holiday parks near Tenby, south-west Wales, and Northampton.

Speaking about the motorist, a Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesman said: “Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the location which is between Tetbury and Cirencester.

“Despite the efforts of those at the scene a man aged in his 50s and from the Bath area died. His next of kin and the coroner have been informed.

“The road remains closed as recovery and investigation work continues and motorists are asked to find alternative routes.”

<p>An aerial photograph taken by drone of floodwater from the River Bollin in Little Bollington, Britain</p>

An aerial photograph taken by drone of floodwater from the River Bollin in Little Bollington, Britain

Lydia Patrick4 January 2024 08:15
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How many flood alerts and flood warnings are in place?

There are 271 flood warnings and 293 flood alerts across the UK today as heavy rainfall is expected to lead to further chaos.

A flood warning means flooding is expected whereas an alert means the overflowing of rivers and other bodies of water is likely.

<p>There are flood warnings and alerts all over the UK today</p>

There are flood warnings and alerts all over the UK today

Lydia Patrick4 January 2024 07:45
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Drone footage shows holiday homes submerged by water

Residents have been evacuated from their homes in Northamptonshire due to flooding caused by Storm Henk.

A flood warning is in place for the River Nene at Billing Aquadrome and this drone footage shows hundreds of holiday homes submerged in water.

While the severe warning was downgraded on Wednesday (3 January), the Environment Agency said flooding should still be expected in the area over the coming days.

Fire and rescue teams could be seen wading through flood water at the site to evacuate houseboat residents in a rubber dinghy, after a path connecting boats to the shore was submerged.

Robert Britchford, one of several residents evacuated from caravans at the site, estimated that around 2,000 people had to leave their properties on Tuesday afternoon.

Storm Henk: Drone footage shows holiday homes submerged by water

Residents have been evacuated from their homes in Northamptonshire due to flooding caused by Storm Henk. A flood warning is in place for the River Nene at Billing Aquadrome and this drone footage shows hundreds of holiday homes submerged in water. While the severe warning was downgraded on Wednesday (3 January), the Environment Agency said flooding should still be expected in the area over the coming days. Fire and rescue teams could be seen wading through flood water at the site to evacuate houseboat residents in a rubber dinghy, after a path connecting boats to the shore was submerged. Robert Britchford, one of several residents evacuated from caravans at the site, estimated that around 2,000 people had to leave their properties on Tuesday afternoon.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 06:30
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British Army’s newest Apache helicopter blown over

The British Army’s newest Apache helicopter was blown over by strong winds as Storm Henk battered parts of southern Britain on Tuesday.

The Apache AH-64E attack helicopter, which can cost around £412million, was pictured lying on its side next to emergency workers and a fire engine on an airfield in Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

It is understood no one was injured during the incident, and that all other aircraft remained undamaged. In October, the aircraft was declared “ready for front line duty”.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 05:30
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Weather patterns changing with drier weather expected, Met Office says

The Met Office has said drier, calmer and colder weather is on its way for the weekend.

“The weather patterns are changing. Drier, calmer and also colder weather is on the way for the weekend and beyond,” the forecaster said on X.

It follows a yellow rain warning issued by the forecaster for the south of England on Thursday and Friday with the chance of power cuts and the flooding of homes.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 04:30
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Almost 2,400 homes without power

Almost 2,400 homes are without power, according to the Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK’s power network operators.

This means 7,600 have been reconnected since the association’s last update at 7am this morning.

Since the start of the disruption caused by Storm Henk, more than 170,200 homes have had power restored, the ENA said.

The outtages were the result of debris carried by intensive winds causing significant damage to power lines, said the ENA’s Ross Easton.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 02:30
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Watch: Residents wade through flooded Loughborough road after Storm Henk brings heavy rain

Residents wade through flooded Loughborough road after Storm Henk brings heavy rain
Alexander Butler4 January 2024 01:30
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Watch: London Eye hatch ripped off by wind repaired by engineers

A family were left terrified when Storm Henk hit the London Eye and blew off part of the roof of their pod on Tuesday 2 January.

David Nock and 11 family members, including five children aged between 11 and 15, were 400ft up the attraction when a service hatch was ripped off in high winds.

The access hatch was left dangling by metal wires as the pod on the wheel rotated its way back down.

Mr Nock and his family watched on as a maintenance crew tried to fix the broken pod and described the whole experience as “terrifying”.

The popular tourist attraction was later closed “due to adverse weather conditions”.

“The noise was quite deafening, it was a bit of a harrowing experience. The kids all found it terrifying,” Mr Nock said.

London Eye hatch ripped off by wind repaired by engineers

A family were left terrified when Storm Henk hit the London Eye and blew off part of the roof of their pod on Tuesday 2 January. David Nock and 11 family members, including five children aged between 11 and 15, were 400ft up the attraction when a service hatch was ripped off in high winds. The access hatch was left dangling by metal wires as the pod on the wheel rotated its way back down. Mr Nock and his family watched on as a maintenance crew tried to fix the broken pod and described the whole experience as “terrifying”. The popular tourist attraction was later closed “due to adverse weather conditions”. “The noise was quite deafening, it was a bit of a harrowing experience. The kids all found it terrifying,” Mr Nock said.

Alexander Butler4 January 2024 00:30
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Watch: Water surges close to arches of bridge in Derbyshire village after torrential rain

Residents in Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire, were prepared for potential flooding on Wednesday 3 January as the River Wye was swollen by Storm Henk.

Water surged close to the arches of the village’s Sheepwash Bridge after the storm battered the UK with torrential rain and winds of up to 90mph.

Meanwhile, several major roads in England were closed due to flooding with rail companies also reporting disruption.

Gloucestershire Constabulary said a man in his 50s was killed by a falling tree while driving near Kemble, while a separate incident saw a woman in Orpington, southeast London, injured.

Water surges close to arches of bridge in Derbyshire village after torrential rain

Residents in Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire, were prepared for potential flooding on Wednesday 3 January as the River Wye was swollen by Storm Henk. Water surged close to the arches of the village’s Sheepwash Bridge after the storm battered the UK with torrential rain and winds of up to 90mph. Meanwhile, several major roads in England were closed due to flooding with rail companies also reporting disruption. Gloucestershire Constabulary said a man in his 50s was killed by a falling tree while driving near Kemble, while a separate incident saw a woman in Orpington, southeast London, injured.

Alexander Butler3 January 2024 23:30
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Watch: Plane sways as it lands in 60mph winds at Heathrow airport

Watch the moment a plane lands in strong winds at Heathrow airport as Storm Henk hits the UK.

Plane lands in strong winds at Heathrow airport as Storm Henk batters UK

Watch the moment a plane lands in strong winds at Heathrow airport as Storm Henk hits the UK. The Met Office extended its amber weather alert as blustery weather moves across much of southern England, the Midlands and Wales, bringing galeforce winds and the possibility of snow. Coastal areas could see gusts of 70-80mph while inland areas could see 50-60mph winds during the storm. The Environment Agency had issued 181 flood warnings and 331 flood alerts were in place by 4.30pm. Meanwhile, train companies have urged Brits not to travel amid high winds.

Alexander Butler3 January 2024 22:30

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Birmingham floods: Driver and child rescued from river by man - BBC

Liam Stych

A rescuer who saved a woman and her child from a submerged car has insisted he is not a hero.

A three-year-old child and the car's driver were saved by Liam Stych when the vehicle became trapped during flooding on Tuesday.

West Midlands Police said Mr Stych had entered the flood water in Hall Green, Birmingham, to help the pair.

He managed to secure the car to a bridge to stop it from being washed away, the force added.

Mr Stych described himself as a human being with good instincts but said he was not a hero.

He explained: "I said to the woman, 'now's your time you know, take my hand and we can go'.

"At that moment she just put her arms out to me for help."

Car submerged in flood water
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Mr Stych said the events had happened fast and he had spotted the troubled car as he went out for a walk with his partner.

"I don't know how we did it, but we sort of jumped in a way that we made it on to the grass," he continued.

His partner Tia, who is five months pregnant, said she had also tried to help with the effort before Mr Stych waded in.

"The car was going with the current," the mother-to-be said. "It was just scary."

The Environment Agency (EA) has issued dozens of flood warnings and alerts for the West Midlands.

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Hundreds of flood warnings and travel disruption after Storm Henk - BBC

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Serious disruption to travel is continuing on Wednesday, with hundreds of flood warnings in place after Storm Henk battered parts of the UK.

Some 10,000 homes in parts of England are without power due to fallen trees and scaffolding.

It comes after large parts of England and Wales experienced strong winds and heavy rain on Tuesday.

The strongest gust of wind recorded on land was 81mph (130km/h) at Exeter Airport in Devon.

More than 300 flood warnings were in place in England early on Wednesday.

A severe flood warning, meaning there is a danger to life, has been issued for Billing Aquadrome, a leisure park in Northampton, and surrounding business units.

Local media reported that hundreds were told to evacuate amid rising water levels from the River Nene.

The flood alert, issued by the government, warned the situation posed a danger to life, and that the water may be "deep and fast flowing".

Hundreds of properties located near the River Severn in the West Midlands are flooded, in some cases for the fourth time this winter, according to BBC correspondent Phil Mackie in Worcester.

A severe flood warning is also in place for the River Ritec in Tenby, south-western Wales.

Residents of the Kiln Park caravan site near to Tenby have been told access to their vehicles may be limited, and there have been reports of raw sewage escaping into the water.

Some 10 other flood warnings are in place across Wales, and one in Scotland.

Flooding and power failures hit the UK's rail network on Tuesday, with disruption continuing in some parts on Wednesday.

  • Network Rail, which owns and manages the infrastructure, expects disruption to continue in the south and south-west of England because of trains and crew being displaced
  • South Western Railway suspended services for several hours on Tuesday after tress fell on the tracks. It has urged people to check whether their trains are running as planned on Wednesday
  • Some lines are blocked on Great Western Railway's network because of flooding
  • There is also disruption on parts of Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express and Great Northern, while repairs to the infrastructure are carried out
  • Southeastern said several trains from Kent and Sussex to London have been cancelled as they are not in the right place to start following the storm
  • Do not travel warnings are also in place on two Greater Anglia routes

Some of England's major roads have been closed because of flooding, including the A52 westbound carriageway between Nottingham and Edwalton.

Ross Easton, from the Energy Networks Association, which collates data from all energy providers, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that 125,000 homes had been reconnected to the grid, but 10,000 remained without power - mostly in central, southern and south-eastern parts of England.

The poor weather downed trees and caused treacherous conditions on Tuesday.

In Orpington, south-east London, a woman was taken to hospital after being struck by a falling tree. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Car seen with smashed window, tethered to a bridge
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Serena Schellenberg rowing a boat in her back garden in East Sussex

In Greenwich, south-east London, the storm also brought down a scaffolding panel from a building, blocking a road.

The strongest gusts on Tuesday were recorded at the Needles Old Battery - an exposed coastal site in the Isle of Wight - reaching speeds of 94mph.

Gusts of 81mph were reached at Exeter Airport in Devon, and top winds hit 71mph at the Isle of Portland in Dorset and at Mumbles Head in Glamorgan.

The storm has largely moved onto Scandinavia. Winds are forecast to be lighter and there will also be sunnier spells during the rest of the week.

BBC Weather Presenter Simon King said: "By the weekend and into next week we're expecting high pressure to build which means that the weather will turn even more settled. Higher pressure means it'll be largely dry with sunshine amounts also increasing.

"With this high pressure becoming established though, we cut off the milder south-westerly winds with colder air returning giving chilly days and overnight frosts."

Henk was the eighth named storm in three months. The storm was named much later than usual - only hours before its impact - because it was small and still developing early on Tuesday morning.

The impact of climate change on the frequency of storms is still unclear, but we know that increased sea surface temperatures warm the air above and make more energy available to drive hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons. As a result, they are likely to be more intense with more extreme rainfall.

The world has already warmed by about 1.1C since the industrial era began and temperatures will keep rising unless governments around the world make steep cuts to emissions.

Meanwhile, 2023 was provisionally the second warmest year in the UK since records began, the Met Office said. The warmest year on record was 2022. Global temperatures are rising mainly because of human activity, leading to more intense heatwaves and rising sea-levels.

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