Sabtu, 30 Desember 2023

Wind, rain and snow warnings as Eurostar trains cancelled - BBC

People braving the weather crossing the Millennium Bridge in London on WednesdayPA Media

Weather warnings for rain, snow and wind have been issued for large parts of the UK, with travellers facing disruption in parts of the country.

Strong winds are moving east across England and Wales, while sleet and snow is expected in parts of Scotland.

Travel delays are likely, with staff shortages hitting some rail lines.

Eurostar warned of "severe delays" as trains to and from London St Pancras International were cancelled due to flooding in a tunnel under the Thames.

Travel journalist Simon Calder said the station was "in chaos", with Eurostar cancelling 10 trains, representing about 8,000 passengers.

High-speed Southeastern services running between London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet are also affected.

Southeastern said Network Rail and Thames Water engineers were working to fix the problem, with disruption expected until midday.

Separately there is major disruption on Thameslink services due to staffing issues.

Elsewhere, a yellow weather warning for rain will be in place across much of Northern Ireland until 11:00 BST on Saturday. A similar warning starting at 10:00 will be in place for Wales.

Forecasters say flooding of homes and businesses is possible, as well as interruption to power supplies.

It comes days after Storm Gerrit left thousands of homes without power and caused disruption across the country.

A yellow warning for rain and snow has been issued for much of Scotland and is in place from 08:00 until midnight, with up to 25mm of rain forecast at lower levels.

The Met Office has said northern areas of Scotland are likely to see "significant snow" with up to 20cm on the highest ground.

Meanwhile, there is a yellow warning for gusty winds for Wales and southern and eastern parts of England, which is in place from 11:00 until 03:00 on Sunday.

Gusts of between 45 and 50mph (80.5km/h) have been forecast widely, while coastal areas in the west and south of England may see the strongest gusts of between 65 and 75mph.

People are being told to prepare for delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, as well as power outages.

Earlier this week, Storm Gerrit brought widespread disruption across Scotland and northern parts of the UK.

A localised tornado in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday tore the roofs of houses and destroyed walls.

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Met Office issues new weather warnings for heavy rain, snow and ice - The Independent

File: Snow blankets Scottish towns as Met Office issues two weather warnings

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for rain, snow and ice across large swatches of the country over the weekend as Eurostar passengers face chaos as trains are cancelled.

There are six warnings in place for Saturday for ice, wind, rain and snow for most of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and large parts of southern England.

Travel delays, flooding and power cuts are to be expected according to the forecasters.

It comes as Eurostar and Southeastern trains were cancelled on Saturday morning due to flooding in tunnels near Ebbsfleet International.

Southeastern Railway said no services will run between Ebbsfleet and London St Pancras International until around noon. Eurostar has cancelled all services to and from St Pancras until at least 11.12am

The extreme weather is expected to continue into Sunday with a yellow weather warning due to stay in place for southern England until 3am.

Steven Ramsdale, a Met Office Forecaster said: “This system is likely to bring a range of weather including hill snow.

“Heavy rain will spread across all but the far north on Saturday affecting similar areas previously affected by Storm Gerrit. However, this rainfall will be a step down from that seen during Storm Gerrit.”

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St Pancras ‘in chaos’ amid cancellations

St Pancras International is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as passengers face major major cancellations this morning.

Southeastern and Eurostar trains were cancelled this morning due to flooding in tunnels near Ebbsfleet International in southeast England.

The Independent’s Travel Correspondent Simon Calder is currently at the station and said the travel hub was “in chaos”.

Athena Stavrou30 December 2023 08:38
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Scotland under 'significant snow' warning

Scotland is under rain, snow and ice warnings this weekend as the Met Office predicts high-ground areas in Scotland are likely to see "significant snow", with possibly 10 to 20cm building up.

A yellow warning for snow and rain will come into force at 8pm on Saturday and run until midnight.

Another warning says frequent showers have increased the risk of icy surfaces, urging people to be careful of slips and falls on icy surfaces.

<p>Map shows areas under yellow weather warnings</p>

Map shows areas under yellow weather warnings

Stuti Mishra30 December 2023 08:09
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UK set for unsettled New Year's weekend amid Storm Henk fears

Strong winds and rain continue today as the UK braces for an unsettled New Year's weekend with fears of another storm hitting the country.

The Met Office forecast says winds will continue to be strong, locally reaching gale force, with cloud and occasional heavy rain, over the northern parts today.

This weather system spreads northeast today, encompassing most regions by evening, with blustery showers dotting the southwest. Mild conditions persist in the southern parts, Met forecast says.

As the weekend progresses, the far northeast of Scotland will continue to see rain and gale force winds. Meanwhile, other regions will experience blustery showers, though conditions are expected to be relatively drier in the north. Temperatures are set to inch closer to normal, yet the impact may be lessened by strong winds throughout the day.

Stuti Mishra30 December 2023 06:48
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Yellow weather warning for rain and snow in Scotland

A yellow weather warning for rain and snow has been issued for much of Scotland on Saturday.

The warning is in place from 8am until midnight on Saturday with up to 25mm of rain forecast at lower levels, according to the Met Office.

A period of sleet and snow, turning to rain, may lead to some flooding and travel disruption.

Bus and train services may be affected, with journey times taking longer, with some spray and flooding on roads.

Some interruption to power services is also likely.

Joe Middleton30 December 2023 06:00
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Ring camera captures tornado ripping through Manchester suburb amid Storm Gerrit

Ring camera captures tornado ripping through Manchester suburb amid Storm Gerrit
Joe Middleton30 December 2023 05:00
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Heartfelt tributes paid to three men who died after 4x4 ‘swept away’ in River Esk

Tributes have been paid to three men who died when their 4x4 vehicle was “swept away” in the River Esk as they attempted to cross the water.

Scott Thomas Daddy, Leslie Forbes and Kenneth Patrick Hibbins were found dead inside the vehicle after it became submerged in the river near Glaisdale on Thursday.

On Friday, after the car was removed from the water flowers were laid on the bank in memory of the three men.

Joe Middleton30 December 2023 04:00
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ICYMI: Resident details 'absolute disaster' after 'tornado' tears roof off neighbour's house in Manchester

Resident details 'absolute disaster' after 'tornado' tears roof off neighbour's house in Manchester
Joe Middleton30 December 2023 03:00
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‘Supercell thunderstorms’ explained as mini tornado damages 100 Manchester homes

The Met Office confirmed that a rare supercell thunderstorm – storms defined by the deep and persistently rotating current of rising air at their centre – hit the borough of Tameside on Wednesday night, causing chaos as it pulled roofs and chimneys from houses and broke windows.

A second supercell thunderstorm also struck Lancashire’s Morecambe Bay on Thursday morning, with the Met Office warning of hail, frequent lightning and strong and gusty winds as it moved inland.

Joe Middleton30 December 2023 02:00
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Drone footage captures flooding in Gloucestershire town as fields submerged by water

Drone footage captures flooding in Gloucestershire town as fields submerged by water
Joe Middleton30 December 2023 01:00
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Snow forecast by Met Office

Steven Ramsdale, Met Office Chief Forecaster, said: “This system is likely to bring a range of weather including hill snow. Heavy rain will spread across all but the far north on Saturday affecting similar areas previously affected by Storm Gerrit. However, this rainfall will be a step down from that seen during Storm Gerrit.”

Looking further ahead into 2024, there is low forecast confidence. Nick Silkstone is a Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster. He said: “Through to mid-January, there is a signal for a shift in the pattern compared to the winter so far, with more settled and colder-than-average conditions becoming increasingly likely.”

Joe Middleton29 December 2023 23:59

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Met Office issues warnings for wind, rain and snow - BBC

People braving the weather crossing the Millennium Bridge in London on WednesdayPA Media

A series of Met Office weather warnings for rain, snow and wind have been issued for large parts of the UK on Saturday.

A spell of strong and gusty winds will move east across England and Wales, while sleet and snow is expected in parts of Scotland.

Flooding and travel delays are likely, the Met Office said.

It comes days after Storm Gerrit left thousands of homes without power and caused disruption across the country.

A yellow weather warning for rain will be in place across much of Northern Ireland until 11:00 on Saturday.

A similar warning starting at 10:00 will be in place for Wales.

Forecasters say flooding of homes and businesses is possible, as well as interruption to power supplies.

A yellow warning for rain and snow has been issued for much of Scotland and is in place from 08:00 until midnight, with up to 25mm of rain forecast at lower levels.

The Met Office has said northern areas of Scotland are likely to see "significant snow" with up to 20cm on the highest ground.

Meanwhile, there is a yellow warning for gusty winds for Wales and southern and eastern parts of England, which is in place from 11:00 until 03:00 on Sunday.

Gusts of between 45 and 50mph have been forecast widely, while coastal areas in the west and south of England may see the strongest gusts of between 65 and 75mph.

People are being told to prepare for delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, as well as power outages.

Earlier this week, Storm Gerrit brought widespread disruption across Scotland and northern parts of the UK.

A localised tornado in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday tore the roofs of houses and destroyed walls.

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Man charged with murder over Sheffield car crash - BBC

Christian MarriottSouth Yorkshire Police

A man has been charged with the murder of a father-of-two, who died after being hit by a car as he helped an unconscious woman in Sheffield.

Chris Marriott, 46, was helping the woman when he and several others were hit by the vehicle on Wednesday.

Hassan Jhangur, 23, of Whiteways Road, Sheffield, will appear in court on Saturday charged with murder and five counts of attempted murder.

A 32-year-old woman remains in hospital in a serious condition, police said.

South Yorkshire Police said Mr Marriott, 46, had been out walking in the Burngreave area of Sheffield on Wednesday afternoon with his sons, aged six and eight, when the incident happened.

He was among several people hit by a car on College Close, including an off-duty midwife who had also stopped to help, the force said.

Mr Marriott died at the scene.

In a statement, Mr Marriott's family said: "Chris was a wonderful husband, dad, brother, uncle - and friend to many.

"He devoted much of his life to helping others.

"The circumstances of his death, although tragic and unfathomable to us his family, show the sort of man he was - to go to help rather than to turn away."

Mr Jhangur remains in police custody ahead of his appearance at Sheffield Magistrates' Court.

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Thousands still without power as Met Office predicts more rain before New Year - live - The Independent

File: Snow blankets Scottish towns as Met Office issues two weather warnings

Thousands of homes remain without power as post-storm cleanup begins in the wake of Storm Gerrit.

Around 1,500 homes in Scotland experienced their second night without power while a lightning strike hit supplies in Wales.

The Met Office predict more rainfall to come ahead of New Year celebrations this weekend.

Steven Ramsdale, a Met Office Chief Forecaster said: “This system is likely to bring a range of weather including hill snow.

“Heavy rain will spread across all but the far north on Saturday affecting similar areas previously affected by Storm Gerrit. However, this rainfall will be a step down from that seen during Storm Gerrit.”

Earlier, a suspected tornado damaged roofs and smashed windows as a rare supercell thunderstorm passed over Greater Manchester overnight.

A major incident has been declared in Tameside, with 100 properties reportedly damaged by the powerful storm and debris littered across the area. The Met Office says it was likely a tornado.

Friday will see significant disruption for travellers with rail services urging passengers to check for the latest information before travelling across UK as several services remain called due to damage or system faults.

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How many homes were left without power?

Thousands of homes remain without power as the post-storm cleanup begins in the wake of Storm Gerrit.

Around 1,500 homes in Scotland experienced their second night without power in Scotland while a lightning strike hit supplies in Wales on Thursday.

Power company Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said it had restored supply to more than 46,000 properties that lost power due to the storm, with people in the north east and Shetland worst affected.

<p>Floodwaters caused by Storm Gerrit in Scotland (James Matheson/PA)</p>

Floodwaters caused by Storm Gerrit in Scotland (James Matheson/PA)

Lydia Patrick29 December 2023 10:00
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In pictures- The remnants of Storm Gerrit

Those in Scotland, northern England and the Midlands are still feeling the effects of stormy conditions after Gerrit battered the UK.

Blairgowrie Greenkeepers golf course in eastern Scotland have closed due to floodwaters.

Nene Park in Peterborough is still heavily flooded, so have advised walkers to wear their wellies.

Lydia Patrick29 December 2023 09:40
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SSEN ‘confident’ of restoring power to all homes on Friday after Storm Gerrit

Electricity bosses are “very confident” that the remaining 750 properties in Scotland without power after Storm Gerrit will be reconnected on Friday.

Graeme Keddie, the director of corporate affairs at SSEN, said “hard work” by its staff has reconnected more than 45,000 properties who had lost power as a result of the latest storm to hit the UK.

High winds, heavy rain and snow damaged electricity networks in some parts of the country, but Mr Keddie said that by Friday morning there were 750 homes remaining without electricity, describing that as a “much improved picture”.

Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme, he told how SSEN staff had “made a tremendous effort in restoring power to customers affected by Storm Gerrit, battling some very tough weather conditions”.

He said: “We have now restored power to over 45,000 homes and there are now 750 homes still to be connected.

“And we’re confident through the resource levels we have we can reconnect these customers throughout today.”

<p>Residents in the Kinloss Park area start to clear up following the affects of Storm Gerrit on December 28</p>

Residents in the Kinloss Park area start to clear up following the affects of Storm Gerrit on December 28

Lydia Patrick29 December 2023 09:30
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What’s the weather forecast today?

For most condtions are better today as Storm Gerrit subsides.

The Met Office predicts another day of blustery showers which will be heavy at times, merging into longer spells of rain and hill snow in the north.

Conditions will be less windy and the north will face colder climes than in the south.

Less windy than of late and staying mild in the south with colder conditions across the north.

Lydia Patrick29 December 2023 09:20
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Families rescued from flood waters in Fife

A man has shared shocking footage of a Scottish street submerged under water as rescue services saved families from their flooded homes.

James Matheson shared the scenes from 27 December on X, as Kinloss Park, Cuput, Fife was battered by heavy rain.

He said since the rainfall has stopped.

Lydia Patrick29 December 2023 08:50
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Flood warnings in place across UK

As the remnants of Storm Gerrit sweep across the UK, there are flood warnings in place as rivers overflowed with rainfall.

There are 29 flood warnings in place in England, here is a map of them:

<p>Flood warnings mapped</p>

Flood warnings mapped

Lydia Patrick29 December 2023 08:30
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Three men killed as four-by-four submerged in River Esk

Three men have died after a vehicle plunged into the River Esk on the North York Moors National Park amid “hazardous” driving conditions in the aftermath of Storm Gerrit.

It was not exactly clear how the vehicle entered the water, but the roads had been badly affected by the storm, said North Yorkshire Police.

Police, fire, ambulance teams and air support were dispatched to the scene and the vehicle was removed from the river at around 3pm.

All three men who were inside died, North Yorkshire Police said in a statement.

Read the full story by Matt Mathers here

Lydia Patrick29 December 2023 08:00
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Watch: Houses damaged and debris scattered across roads after Manchester ‘tornado’

Houses damaged and debris scattered across roads after Manchester ‘tornado’
Matt Mathers29 December 2023 07:00
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Storm Gerrit disrupts trains and leaves thousands without power as it batters northern UK

A storm that battered the UK with high winds and heavy snow and rain damaged houses, cancelled trains and left thousands of people without electricity yesterday across Scotland and parts of northern England.

Workers faced wind speeds of 80 miles (128km) per hour in some coastal areas of Scotland as they tried to restore power that was cut off when falling branches and other debris hit utility lines.

Police in Manchester in northwest England said they received numerous reports late Wednesday of homes damaged by a brief “localised tornado.” Photos showed roofs torn from houses and cars smashed by fallen trees, and residents reported garden sheds being blown away.

Namita Singh29 December 2023 06:36
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Plane struggles to land at Heathrow airport as Storm Gerrit batters UK

Footage shows the plane coming in for a landing when winds suddenly cause the aircraft to tilt and its wing angle towards the ground.

The pilot manages to control the plane in what are very foggy and windy conditions.

Winds of up to 80mph have been recorded by the Met Office today as travel across the UK has been disrupted due to hazardous conditions.

Watch the clip here:

Plane struggles to land in high winds at Heathrow airport as Storm Gerrit batters UK

Watch the moment a Boeing 777 struggles to land due to heavy winds from Storm Gerrit at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, 27 December. Footage shows the plane coming in for a landing when winds suddenly cause the aircraft to tilt and its wing angle towards the ground. The pilot manages to control the plane in what are very foggy and windy conditions. Winds of up to 80mph have been recorded by the Met Office today as travel across the UK has been disrupted due to hazardous conditions.

Matt Mathers29 December 2023 06:00

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Tractor driver who tried to save three men stuck in 4x4 says they were 'swept away' - The Independent

A tractor driver who tried to rescue three men whose 4x4 vehicle had become submerged in the River Esk during Storm Gerrit said they were “swept away” as they attempted to cross the water.

Chris Ford, a firewood salesman, had received a call asking for his assistance shortly after the vehicle entered the river near Glaisdale at 11.48am.

Emergency services including fire services, police, ambulance and a helicopter rushed to the scene, with the 4x4 recovered further downstream and the three occupants confirmed to have died.

“There was a ford they were going over and they were swept down 400 yards. They were part of an off-road club,” Mr Ford said.

“I went down with my tractor. There was a couple of vehicles – one parked up. You couldn’t see the (other) vehicle. It was 3ft beneath the water.

“I helped get it out on to the riverbank with three other tractors.”

The incident occurred during Storm Gerrit which has caused widespread flooding

Another man who attempted to help those in the 4×4 was pulled to safety from the river and has received medical treatment.

Two other locals, Rosie and Andrew Dale, said they were with Mr Ford when he got the call to help and had seen several 4x4 vehicles pass their home towards the ford shortly before the incident.

Mrs Dale said “nobody local” would attempt to cross the ford in the current conditions.

The area is popular with 4×4 drivers, she said, adding: “In the summer you get 10 of them at a time.”

The tragedy occurred as Storm Gerrit caused flooding and travel chaos across the country throughout Wednesday and Thursday. Thousands of homes have lost power across Wales and Scotland, while a number of flood alerts have been issues for Yorkshire.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Localised conditions across our area are making driving hazardous.

“Roads are particularly badly affected around the RiverEsk, to the north of the county, as we have seen with the tragic incident near Glaisdale.

“There was another incident at nearby Houlsyke at 12.49pm when a car got stuck in flood water and another at Kirby Wiske in Hambleton at 2.35pm.

“Thankfully, the occupants of both vehicles were brought to safety.

“The key advice is to consider whether your journey is necessary.

“Please avoid driving through any kind of standing or moving flood water if you possibly can.”

Witnesses to the incident at Glaisdale are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, option 4, quoting reference NYP-28122023-0146.

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Kamis, 28 Desember 2023

'T5 tornado' rips through Manchester as Sunak urged to call emergency Cobra meeting - The Independent

File: Snow blankets Scottish towns as Met Office issues two weather warnings

A suspected tornado has damaged roofs and smashed windows as a rare supercell thunderstorm passed over Greater Manchester overnight during Storm Gerrit.

A major incident has been declared in Tameside, with 100 properties reportedly damaged by the powerful storm and debris littered across the area. The Met Office says it was likely a tornado.

Travel chaos continued for a second day on Thursday, with some ferries, trains and planes already cancelled as the transport networks seek to recover from the flooding and damage which brought trains across much of Scotland and parts of England to a standstill on Wednesday.

Three men were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in plunged in the River Esk on the North York Moors National Park amid “hazardous” driving conditions

Prime minister Rishi Sunak was urged to call a Cobra meeting to coordinate a government response to the incident in Tameside.

The Liberal Democrats said an emergency meeting was needed to help the hundreds of people whose lives had been thrown into “chaos” by the “devastating” weather system.

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Supercell thunderstorm moves across northwest after Greater Manchester ‘tornado’

A supercell thunderstorm has moved across northwest England after the same type of storm is thought to have resulted in a tornado that damaged homes in Greater Manchester.

The thunderstorm is moving east across Morecambe Bay and may bring hail, frequent lightning and gusty winds to parts of Lancashire, according to the Met Office.

The forecasting body said a supercell thunderstorm crossed Greater Manchester on Wednesday night and that it had a “strong rotating updraft”, which suggests “a tornado at the surface was likely”.

More here:

Namita Singh29 December 2023 05:29
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‘Supercell thunderstorms’ explained as mini tornado damages 100 Manchester homes

The Met Office confirmed that a rare supercell thunderstorm – storms defined by the deep and persistently rotating current of rising air at their centre – hit the borough of Tameside on Wednesday night, causing chaos as it pulled roofs and chimneys from houses and broke windows.

A second supercell thunderstorm also struck Lancashire’s Morecambe Bay on Thursday morning, with the Met Office warning of hail, frequent lightning and strong and gusty winds as it moved inland.

My colleague Andy Gregory has more:

Namita Singh29 December 2023 05:18
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Watch: Street in Scottish town submerged by flooding

Storm Gerrit: Street in Scottish town submerged by flooding
Matt Mathers29 December 2023 05:00
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Thousands of homes remain without power in wake of Storm Gerrit

Thousands of homes remain without power as the post-storm cleanup begins in the wake of Storm Gerrit.

Around 1,500 homes in Scotland experienced their second night without power in Scotland while a lightning strike hit supplies in Wales yesterday.

Operations director Andy Smith said: “This has been a difficult couple of days for the communities affected and I’m grateful to them for their patience and support as our teams work extremely hard to restore power.”

National Grid UK said 36,000 properties were without power in Ceredigion yesterday after lightning struck.

Read the details here:

Namita Singh29 December 2023 04:45
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Power restored to more than 46,000 properties after Storm Gerrit

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) says it has restored power to 46,000 customers after disruption caused by Storm Gerrit.

By 8.45pm yesterday, around 1,500 properties were expected to still be without power until Friday, as predicted by SSEN.

There were 242 properties without electricity in Argyll and the West Highlands, 292 in the Highlands, 812 in the north east, four in Shetland, and 338 in Tayside and Central.

SSEN said the extent of the storm damage, mostly due to flooding and access issues, means some customers will remain off supply until today.

Namita Singh29 December 2023 04:30
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In video: Resident details ‘absolute disaster’ after ‘tornado’ tears roof off

A Slaybridge woman said her neighbours’ houses were “an absolute disaster” after a “localised tornado” damaged about 100 properties in Tameside, Greater Manchester.

Resident details ‘absolute disaster’ after ‘tornado’ tears roof off neighbour’s house

A Stalybridge woman said her neighbours’ houses were “an absolute disaster” after a “localised tornado” damaged about 100 properties in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Hayley McCafee, 40, of Carrbrook, explained that she was at the pub when the storm rolled through, returning to find damage on her street. “Some of our neighbours’ houses are an absolute disaster – roofs missing, gable ends gone, cars squished with all the stone that’s come off the houses,” she said. A major incident has been declared in Tameside, with 100 properties reportedly damaged by the powerful storm and debris littered across the area.

Namita Singh29 December 2023 04:15
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Watch: Helicopter pilots buffeted about cockpit through heavy winds

A pilot captured what it’s like to fly through Storm Gerrit’s heavy winds in footage from the cockpit of a helicopter.

The National Police Air Service shared the footage on Thursday, 28 December.

A clip from the NPAS shows a helicopter flying through heavy winds during Storm Gerrit, with the aircraft shaking like a “washing machine,”

Tweeting from the NPAS account, they add “Thankfully, we have recently taken delivery of some extra sick bags.”

The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to the UK, with winds of up to 80mph being recorded on Wednesday.

Full report:

Storm Gerrit: Helicopter pilots buffeted about cockpit through heavy winds

A pilot captured what it’s like to fly through Storm Gerrit’s heavy winds in footage from the cockpit of a helicopter. The National Police Air Service shared the footage on Thursday, 28 December. A clip from the NPAS shows a helicopter flying through heavy winds during Storm Gerrit, with the aircraft shaking like a “washing machine,” Tweeting from the NPAS account, they add “Thankfully, we have recently taken delivery of some extra sick bags.” The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to the UK, with winds of up to 80mph being recorded on Wednesday.

Matt Mathers29 December 2023 04:00
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Tornado destroys homes in ‘supercell thunderstorm’

A major incident was declared overnight in Tameside after the tornado tore roofs and chimneys from homes, shattered windows and left debris and uprooted trees littered across streets – prompting calls for prime minister Rishi Sunak to call an emergency Cobra meeting “to ensure a swift, robust recovery plan”.

Evacuated residents from the village of Carrbrook and Stalybridge said they had suffered an “absolute disaster” unlike anything they had ever experienced, and described the terrifying noise of the powerful winds as like “a plane was coming down [on] the house”, as flying brickwork and other debris damaged buildings and “squished” cars outside.

My colleagues Andy Gregory and Simon Calder report:

Namita Singh29 December 2023 03:49
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Off-road drivers were swept away by river

A man who tried to save three men trapped in a submerged 4x4 vehicle said they were “swept away” as they attempted to cross a river.

Emergency services including police, ambulance and a helicopter attended a location on the River Esk near Glaisdale shortly before midday yesterday.

A 4x4 was recovered from the river by the fire service just after 3pm and three men found inside had died, North Yorkshire Police said.

Namita Singh29 December 2023 03:30
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Tornado destroys homes in ‘supercell thunderstorm’ as flights grounded and thousands without power

A major incident was declared overnight in Tameside after the tornado tore roofs and chimneys from homes, shattered windows and left debris and uprooted trees littered across streets – prompting calls for prime minister Rishi Sunak to call an emergency Cobra meeting “to ensure a swift, robust recovery plan”.

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Matt Mathers29 December 2023 03:00

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