Guest KeithC Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hi All The Environment Agency have just stated that a Flood Warning for the Broads and low lying areas of Norfolk down as far as Lowestoft is expected later this afternoon. It is as a result of high winds[force 8} and high tides. Keep safe everyone. Keith Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I was just about to put something up but you beat me to it. Looks like certain places are going get a bit wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KeithC Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 It has been torrential rain here near Kings Lynn. Keith Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Wind looks to still be from NW tonight, tomorrow average wind speed 30 -35 mph. Wave direction at Lowestoft coming from NW to more north, wave height peaking at 15ft mid day Friday. Not a day to be having a jaunt out to sea. (info courtesy of Wind Guru) Inshore forecast: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/mar ... ll&x=9&y=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Very Windy here In the High Peak, the winds are blowing down from the North now, and we had a torrential wintery downpour this afternoon with some sleet in it, very cold indeed, but we are one of the highest altitudes in England, and tend to be the first get the bad winter weather. The clouds are speeding by in the sky heading down towards the South/South East by the Weather Cockril on the garage. Julz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 very very windy up here in the north-east, not a cloud in the sky but very cold. a shower, mid after-noon but i think it's a night to stay indoors. alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oiler Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I warned of this on Tuesday, they are a little slow by my standards, they don't give you much time to prepare......... Rgs Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 hiya!!! just been on the national news of storm warnings for yarmouth and lowestoft, with tidal surges peaking not tonight but at 7o'clock in the morning. yes you were right dick. alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 This has just been on the nationwide 7pm Channel 4 news, with a Severe Flood warning and reporting of some evacuations around the Lowestoft Area. It reported that all the key factors that were present during 1953, are present tonight, but then stated that we now have better flood defences. Then went on to say that the greatest times for danger is between 8am and 9am tomorrow morning. It asks people to watch and wait and keep their radio/TV on, and follow the instructions of any recomendations given without question. The London Flood barriers will be closed tonight, as will the flood defenses for Rotterdam, where the port has now been closed. Good Luck people, I will keep fingers, toes and everything else crossed for you, I just hope that it passes without any severe damage to Life or property . Julz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Dave Dick; yes you were way ahead of the national forecasts - thanks and keep them coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 The Tidal surge is expected to be 6ft above normal High water at GT Yarmouth, the emergency services are out delivering sandbags and evacuating those who wish to move to local authority Reception Centres away from the flood risk areas. Some good film footage of Breydon water and the bridge by Night that was used as a backdrop to the reporter. Julz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hi, To coin a phrase we are used to hearing!! You were 'Spot On' Dick and thanks for the warning, although there is little we can do to stop what is about to happen. Authorities for Great Yarmouth have put out a warning tonight for people to evacuate homes in low lying areas. Fairly serious stuff...let's hope it's not as bad as predicted, a storm surge of 6feet above normal will cause huge flooding. Can someone turn the wind around?? Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Yes Dick, a big Thankyou from me too, although we dont live in the area at risk, my Brother and some other family members live a bit further down the coast, where the flooding may be at its worst in the Morning Julz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KeithC Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Latest reports state that a tidal surge of 3metres is heading down the north sea. Keep safe everyone. Keith Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oiler Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I will also warn those that are risk that it is going to get colder over the weekend. If you rely on electricity for heat, even the pump on central heating, to make arrangements for alternative heating NOW and not after the event, power supplies likely to be affected. Stay warm. Stock up on fresh water too. Rgs Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KeithC Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I will also warn those that are risk that it is going to get colder over the weekend. If you rely on electricity for heat, even the pump on central heating, to make arrangements for alternative heating NOW and not after the event, power supplies likely to be affected. Stay warm. Stock up on fresh water too. Rgs Dick Sounds like it's time to hibernate. Keith Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 bl***dy hell, this is becoming scarey !!! if it's 6ft in yarmouth what can you expect in places like wroxham, stalham or potter. alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KeithC Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 bl***dy hell, this is becoming scarey !!! if it's 6ft in yarmouth what can you expect in places like wroxham, stalham or potter. alan The environment agency are showing the whole Yare upto Norwich;The Ant upto Dilham and the Bure upto Wroxham .All on SEVERE ALERT. Keith Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 thanks keith, just what i wanted to hear !!! : : just joking! BL***DY HELL, my boat alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 im in norwich so if anyone has problems that i can help with you are welcome to PM me jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KeithC Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 im in norwich so if anyone has problems that i can help with you are welcome to PM me jill Well done Jill. That's just the sort of spirit that makes this forum so great. Keith Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oiler Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Lowesoft is now about 1.2m above normal and still rising. Rgs Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Stay safe Jill, Im sure many Members will apprieciate your kind offer I will be thinking, hoping and praying for you all tonight, Just hope the Flood defenses hold Julz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hiya Jill. You couldn't go down to Broadsedge and loosen my mooring lines could you, about an extra 8 feet would be fine thank you Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Dick, just to be clear, is that 1.2 above datum, or 1.2 above harmonic prediction at the time you quoted? just to give me a realistic picture of what may be happening to our boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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