ranworthbreeze Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Dear all, As you are likely aware, the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for Friday 18 February due to extremely high winds created by Storm Eunice. This warning impacts the whole of Norfolk and Suffolk, including the Broads. Wind speeds of up to 70mph have been forecasted for the area, peaking between 12 and 2pm on Friday. Boat owners are urged to make arrangements to ensure that their vessels are secure and properly tied up before the high winds hit, and to check on their vessels after the weather warning has passed. We strongly advise that you avoid any non-essential travel during this period of high wind. If you are on your vessel please refrain from cruising on the rivers (unless essential) and instead stay moored up in a safe location. Please be mindful of dangers such as nearby trees and other structures which may be affected by the wind whilst you are moored up. Be extra vigilant and stay well away from the water’s edge whenever possible. Breydon Water will also be closed to hire vessels during the weather warning, and we will notify the public when it is safe to cross again. Boat hirers should contact their boatyard for more information if required. We anticipate that over the coming days there will be numerous riverside trees uprooted by the wind and some damage to vessels. Our Rangers will be working hard to deal with these issues and keep you safe. If you notice any obstructions on the river, including trees or adrift/sunken vessels, please report these to Broads Control on 01603 756056. In case of emergency, or if you are in danger, always dial 999. Best Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Mobile 07986003359 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY Please note that my normal working hours are 8.00am – 4.45pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Mondays as non-working days. If I am out of the office I will deal with your email on my return, alternatively please contact another member of the Communications team 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Calm before the storm here. Hardly a zephyr, bright and now dry Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 The clouds are darker now in Martham. Not that windy yet.Some light rain showers. Stay safe everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Glad we came home today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I am onboard now, the marina have chainsaws, telehandler, excavator and appropriate staff on standby on site in the morning. I have put extra ropes on the covers, parked in the middle of the large car park and from midnight I will don the souwester and oil skins and lash myself to the helm. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helian Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 19 minutes ago, ExSurveyor said: the marina have chainsaws, telehandler, excavator and appropriate staff on standby on site in the morning. Well I hope they dont take the chainsaw to mine. It's a bit drastic!😳 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 My daughter and 3 year old grandson were coming by train tomorrow from South Wales to Hertfordshire!!!! Trip been planned for months. His half-term is next week..... Well once they confirmed trains wouldn't be running she could bring it forward to this evening after leaving work early but even that train was delayed due to 'an incident' on the track!! Husband on his way to Paddington to help them through London. Won't be doing anything tomorrow but at least they should be here 🤞 Liz Stay safe everyone! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEM Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 We had a very wild night last night here (on the West side of the city of Hamburg). My room is on the Northwest corner of the house & the wind itself was loud plus it was tugging at the roller blinds covering the window. Masses of rain - local beck overflowed its banks & meadows under water. Even worse - see this video of the regular service from the North side of the river Elbe to the Airbus site (Finkenwerder): 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEM Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Its calmed down now but even worse is forecast for tomorrow & the weekend. I'm due to fly out of Hamburg airport Sunday evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 40 minutes ago, HEM said: We had a very wild night last night here (on the West side of the city of Hamburg). My room is on the Northwest corner of the house & the wind itself was loud plus it was tugging at the roller blinds covering the window. Masses of rain - local beck overflowed its banks & meadows under water. Even worse - see this video of the regular service from the North side of the river Elbe to the Airbus site (Finkenwerder): Oooops!! Complimentary shower for passengers!! Reminds me of the time I went from Hamburg to Helgoland many years ago. Halfway across one of the forward anchors dropped without warning and the ferry pivoted around on it once it had dug into the sea bed!! Everything went flying, including us!! Took the crew an hour to retrieve the anchor but we still made it to the island eventually! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEM Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I've actually never been to Helgoland! Been on some of the North Sea islands (almost all of them have a small airfield so I flew there in a motorglider - some years ago). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Stalham, tomorrow 1100 - 1400, 80mph winds forecast. Sweepstake on the wetshed roof staying on? Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: Stalham, tomorrow 1100 - 1400, 80mph winds forecast. Sweepstake on the wetshed roof staying on? Griff I've got some spare bungees if required! Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 11 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: Stalham, tomorrow 1100 - 1400, 80mph winds forecast. Sweepstake on the wetshed roof staying on? Griff Oh dont!! it is so scary. I am dreading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 currently predicted to peak at just over 50 knots in the channel (with gusts up to 70, the prediction shows 30 knots here at the moment, but it looks quite calm out with no gusts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Both generators filled, coal fire set, log burner ready too. Been practicing knots on bins and garden furniture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotDeadYet Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Hardly relevant, but Lands End running at about 50 mph average, with gusts up to 82 mph. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Safely moored up at Bridgecraft earlier Breezy but no issues Wind was picking up by the time we left though 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Safely moored up at Bridgecraft earlier Breezy but no issues Wind was picking up by the time we left though Safe travels! Some big gusts in Hertfordshire at the moment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, LizG said: Safe travels! Some big gusts in Hertfordshire at the moment! For us too in Herts, and bordering into North London - a lot blown over in the garden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 The food van turned up at work this morning and we had to take turns holding on to the lift flap, it wasn't easy, there's more wind blowing than the tail end of BA's lads week! Gonna be a fun cycle home... Normally 1.5 minutes, today it'll either be 10 minutes or 4.7 seconds depending on wind direction at 12.00. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 It's getting a tad blowy here too!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 17 minutes ago, CeePee1952 said: It's getting a tad blowy here too!! Chris Such a wonderfully British and understated expression 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadsAuthority Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Hi all, Mutford Lock closed now too. Believe it or not they have just had to turn someone away over the phone wishing to transit the lock (on a leisurely cruise I should add!). Wind speeds are currently exceeding the safe tolerances for opening Mutford Lock and bridge and so both remain closed until the weather improves. If you are aboard your vessel we urge you to avoid non-urgent travel and remain safely moored up if possible. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Found the wind was much worse on Wednesday night and last night was very calm here however I woke up this morning feeling like a baby in a rocking crib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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