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Posted by feww on December 29, 2014
Severe weather action alert issued for large portion of the UK
The UK Met Office has issued a severe weather (“amber”) alert for large portion of England, warning of “a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow” through December 31, which may “increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.”
The country recorded its coldest temperature of 2014 so far at -9C in Cromdale, Moray, on Saturday.
“The record lows come as parts of the UK have already been hit by sub-zero temperatures and forecasters warned of further plunging temperatures over the next three days,” said a report.
The amber (level three) alert is one below a national emergency (“red” alert) and is triggered by the Met Office when weather breaches any of the thresholds that “require social and healthcare services to target specific actions at high-risk groups.”
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Posted by feww on February 9, 2014
EXTREME WEATHER AND CLIMATIC EVENTS
“NEVER-ENDING” STORMS
EXTREME RAIN EVENTS
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Large swathes of SW UK submerged by yet more floodwater
Hundreds of Flood Warnings and Flood Alerts remain in effect across Britain, as the authorities issue 6 Severe Flood Warnings [“danger to life] for the southeast and the southwest portions of the flood-ravaged country.
Battered by a barrage of storms since late last year, including a major storm this weekend, Britain is bracing for yet another area of low pressure in the Atlantic reaching the country early Tuesday and bringing more torrential rains.
High winds and torrential downpours affected much of the UK, especially southern England and western Wales, on Saturday and into early Sunday, with gusts of up to 138 km/hr reported on the coasts of Cornwall, the Bristol Channel and west Wales, said reports.
- River Thames has burst its banks at Chertsey, Surrey with floodwaters threatening scores of homes.
- Many roads have been closed due to flooding and fallen trees in Wales.
- Millions of tons of water are being pumped out each day from the Somerset Levels and Moors, a large area of coastal plain and wetland in central Somerset, SW England, which has been submerged under several feet of water for many weeks.
- Residents in several Somerset villages have been advised to leave their homes.
Rail Links to Southern UK Have Been Cut Off
- The main railway between the two major counties of Devon and Cornwall was destroyed by high tides and giant waves earlier this week. A large section of sea wall collapsed at Dawlish in Devon and a long stretch of railway track was washed into the sea.
- There are reports of damage also to the Somerset – Exeter rail link due to landslides.
FIRE-EARTH / EDRO Forecast
In November 2009, EDRO/FIRE-EARTH Models showed climate change could directly affect about half the UK population within 3 to 5 years. Our Forecast and most of the links posted below have since been filtered, censored, blocked or buried by Google, WordPress and others.
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Posted by feww on February 7, 2014
EXTREME WEATHER AND CLIMATIC EVENTS
CATASTROPHIC SUPERSTORM
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Gigantic Atlantic storm to crash into Britain in a few hours
Britain braces for possibly the worst ever hurricane-force winds and extreme rain events.
An Atlantic Superstorm packing major hurricane force winds of 240+km/hr is about to smash into Britain in the next few hours [Image Source: magicseaweed.com]
More Intense than the Great Storm of 1987
Forecasters say the superstrom about to hit Britain is more intense than the Great Storm of 1987, which left at least 22 people dead in Britain and France, causing substantial damage over much of England, and uprooting an estimated 15 million trees.
Giant Waves
Colossal storm surges generating 25-meter waves are forecast to bury coastal areas along the entire west coast this weekend triggering unprecedented flooding and widespread destruction.
UK Met Office
The UK Met Office said: “An Atlantic frontal system will bring a band of rain quickly eastwards during Friday night and early Saturday, with the heaviest rain again likely to be across parts of southern England, followed in turn by heavy showers.”
“Winds will also be a feature during Friday night and Saturday with severe gales possible around coasts in the south and southwest of England.The low pressure system is expected to sweep past the Irish coast on Saturday before smashing into the UK.“The deep area of low pressure will move east into Ireland during Saturday,” said the Met Office.
“Severe gales [are] likely to develop on the southern flank, with parts of southwest England and coastal districts bordering the Bristol Channel and English Channel bearing the brunt of the strongest winds, particularly through Saturday afternoon and evening.
“These winds will also whip up large waves over the eastern Atlantic which will affect southwest facing coasts during Saturday.”
“Weather forecasters say the exceptional low pressure driving the storm threatens to whip up gales which could exceed 100mph – way off the Beaufort scale,” said a report.
FIRE-EARTH / EDRO Forecast
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Posted by feww on February 5, 2014
EXTREME WEATHER & CLIMATIC EVENTS
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UK battered by storm after storm
Powerful storms packing hurricane-force winds knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes south-west of England and Wales.
Thousands of hectares of land in Somerset Levels remain submerged as more driving rain is forecast for the region.
Scores of villages have been cut off for weeks , according to reports.
Many train services in SW England and Wales have been canceled due to extreme weather conditions, fallen trees, flooding and damage to the lines and facilities.
The UK Environment Agency has issued hundreds of flood warnings and alerts, including 6 severe flood warnings, meaning “danger to life” for SW England. A severe flood warning covers the entire south Cornwall coast.
“As long as the jetstream continues to be in a locked position, we will continue to see storm after storm,” said a climatologist at BBC. “There will be another bout of potentially damaging winds into the morning rush-hour.”
We Told You So!
In November 2009, EDRO/FIRE-EARTH Models forecast Climate Change could directly affect about half the population in the UK within 3 to 5 years. Our Forecast and most of the links posted below have since been filtered, censored, blocked or buried by Google, WordPress and others.
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Posted by feww on January 4, 2014
EXTREME CLIMATIC & WEATHER EVENTS
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A massive tidal surge combined with severe gale force winds inundate coastal areas of western and southern Scotland
Homes in the Isle of Whithorn, Portpatrick, Garlieston, Kirkcudbright, Annan, Carsethorn, Powfoot and Port William have been flooded.
Southwest of Scotland is one of the worst-hit areas, having suffered similar flooding earlier in the week, with numerous properties inundated along the coastline of Dumfries and Galloway, reported BBC.
Tidal surge plunges into Scotland. Image credit: PA/ via BBC.
High tides and strong winds have also caused flooding in Wales and western England as officials warn of a continuing threat in the UK coastal areas.
The UK Environment Agency has issued four severe flood warnings, meaning “danger to life” for Gloucestershire and Dorset.
Earlier on Friday, residents in parts of Dorset and Aberystwyth were evacuated from their homes before the high tide on Friday night, said the report.
Forecast for the UK
In November 2009, EDRO/FIRE-EARTH forecast, based on our Models, Climate Change could directly affect about half the population in the UK within 3 to 5 years.
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Posted by feww on December 27, 2013
EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS
Tens of Thousands of UK homes remain without power, 1,200 flooded, as more hurricane-force winds and heavy rains threaten Europe
The UK authorities have warned of further significant disruption from floods in southern England, and issued more than 200 flood warnings and alerts throughout England and Wales.
Damage from the last round of storms has caused power cuts and travel delays, as more severe storms approach the country.
River Medway. Photo taken from the Redhill Police and Air Ambulance reveal the extent of the flooding on the Medway, Kent, England. Source: Kent Police Pictures.
Tens of thousands of passengers were stranded before Christmas, with scores of flight delays and cancellations after flooding caused a major power failure in the airport, said a report.
The authorities at Gatwick airport called the weather “unprecedented.”
Meantime, the UK Met Office is warning of another storm system from the Atlantic which is forecast to hit the country by early Friday.
Hurricane force winds with gusts of up to 150 km/h (80mph) are forecast for some coastal areas, said the report.
Group Forecast: Climate change could directly affect about half the population in the UK in the next 3 to 5 years posted on November 20, 2009.
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Posted by feww on December 19, 2013
EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS
Gale-force winds, rain batter western UK, damaging property, felling trees and cutting power to thousands
Thousands of homes in NW England, SW Wales and Northern Ireland were left without electricity as gale-force winds and rain battered western UK.
Gusts of 145km/h (90mph) were reported in exposed areas of western Scotland and the Western Isles, said BBC.
Multiple flood warnings are in effect in Scotland, Wales and south-west England and an amber warning of severe gales has been issued by the UK Met Office.
Highlights from the report:
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency flood warnings, indicating “flooding is expected, immediate action required”, are in force for a large part of the west and central Scotland.
- At least 25 Environment Agency flood warnings are in effect, as authorities urge homeowners in Wales, south-west England and north-west England to take action.
- Northern Ireland Electricity said more damage to power lines during the night is expected.
- Officials have warned of a possible tidal surge affecting in the west central Lowlands of Scotland.
- Two South West Trains hit trees on railroads in southern England.
Northern Ireland Electricity said, “we are expecting the winds to peak in the early hours of the morning causing additional disruption to electricity supplies.”
Several injuries have been reported, at least two people are missing.
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Posted by feww on November 2, 2013
Storm-force winds batter Britain, again
The Met Office in the UK has Issued the following Warning and Assessment for Saturday – Sunday
Warning
Westerly winds will strengthen through Saturday afternoon and into the evening, bringing gusts of 50-60 mph to many parts of the warning area, and locally around 70 mph along exposed coasts.
The public should be aware of the risk of localized disruption, particularly to travel.
Chief Forecaster’s assessment
A deep area of low pressure will track east across Ireland and southern Scotland during the course of Saturday and early Sunday, bringing a spell of windy weather to many parts of the UK.
The strongest winds are expected to affect parts of southwest England and south Wales later on Saturday afternoon and during the evening, accompanied by squally heavy showers, including the risk of hail and thunder. With many trees still in leaf, the forecast wind gusts are likely to lead to some branches and trees being brought down, whilst leading to difficult driving conditions and also affecting outdoor events such as firework displays. Large waves and over-topping are also likely along some stretches of coastline.
Large tree uprooted by storm in Pendine in Carmarthenshire. Image credit: Lewis Hancox, via Bbc
High Winds and Flood Warnings
Storm-force winds gusting up to 130 km/hr have uprooted numerous trees, blocking roads and causing difficult driving conditions in Wales, said a report.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued 10 flood warnings are for the coastal areas, with concerns over high tides.
High winds have knocked out power to thousands of homes in SW Britain.
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High Winds Knock Out Power to Thousands in the U.S., Canada
Meantime, back in the U.S., high winds from Halloween Storm have knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers across a vast region including parts of Ohio and West Virginia.
In Canada, near hurricane force winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of Quebec residences on Friday.
Environment Canada issued a wind warning early Friday as storms uprooted trees, shattered windows, tore roofs off buildings and left more than 350,000 customers without power.
“Just north of Montreal, the Centre Laval shopping mall was evacuated Friday afternoon after severe weather sent scaffolding crashing into the building, severing a gas line in the process,” said a report.
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Posted by feww on November 20, 2009
Human Induced Planetary Antiphase Events
UK Flooding: Military Helicopters Rescue Hundreds Trapped in Homes
Military helicopters were used to rescue hundreds of people after torrential rain triggered extensive flooding to Cockermouth, Cumbria, the UK.
The raging River Kent, Kendal, Cumbria, UK. Photo: A. Stephenson. Image source: BBC readers photos. Image may be subject to copyright.
Cumbria fire and rescue workers check flooded roads in Keswick after River Greta burst its banks. Photo: PA. Image may be subject to copyright.
Location Map of Keswick and Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK. Original Map from Google Maps. Image may be subject to copyright. Image Enhanced by FEWW.
Heavy rain reportedly battered northern England, northwestern Wales and western Scotland last night.
The village of Seathwaite in Cumbria recorded 173mm (6.8in) of rain in 24 hours, according to the UK Met Office, wich also forecast an additional 150mm (5.9in ) for the Lake District by noon Friday.
UK’s Environment Agency had issued 6 severe flood warnings, 25 flood warnings and 51 less serious flood watches for Cumbria alone.
Several other regions in northwestern Wales, as well as in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, also reported flooding.
The effects of the extreme rain event were worsened by severe gales and wind gusts of 100 – 120km/h (65- 75mp) in the coastal areas and hurricane strength wind gusts of up to 153 km/h (95mph) in the mountainous regions.
Our colleagues at EDRO estimate that climate change could directly affect about half the population in the UK in the next 3 to 5 years.
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Posted by feww on May 28, 2008
Truckers and fishermen across Europe protest rising oil prices
Truckers and fishermen across Europe held protests against rising world oil prices on Wednesday, demanding government action to prevent the price hikes. Protests were held across Britain, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Netherlands and Spain.
Trucks are driven along a section of the A40 highway during a demonstration, in London on May 27, 2008. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico. Image may be subject to copyright. See FEWW Fair Use Notice!
In Britain a convoy of truckers converged on London on Tuesday, closing a busy main road and causing traffic backlogs. Similar protests took place in Wales, were Welsh hauliers threatened to blockade ports and refineries. Refinery blockades in 2000 caused shortages in many areas. The drivers demanded a rebate because they said fuel bills had risen by 50 percent in one year. Britain has the highest fuel taxes in the European Union.
In Bulgaria hundreds of truckers launched protests in the capital Sofia, the Black Sea port city of Varna and the Danube port city of Russe on Wednesday, demanding lower taxes on fuels and calling for price ceilings on fuels.
In France the fishermen continued their ongoing protest against high diesel prices on Wednesday with truckers and farmers adding their voice demanding action from the government. Fishermen demanded to buy diesel at discounted rate at half the market prices, which have increased by 30 percent in 2008. They staged similar protests last year asking government to cushion the effects of surging marine fuel prices that have eroded their profit margins. Farmers blocked access to an oil depot operated by Total near the city of Toulouse and demanded the government exempt them from a special petrol tax called TIPP.
French truckers group OTRE also threatened to take action across France if the government failed to respond to their demands by Thursday evening.
In Italy fishermen in the Adriatic will strike commencing Friday.
In Netherlands truckers are planning a national day of action for Thursday to protest against rising diesel prices.
In Spain the Fishermen’s Confederation is arranging a protest in Madrid for Friday and the main truckers’ association has called a strike for June 8 concerning high fuel prices. Farmers in Catalonia are expected to announce protests.
(Original report by David Cutler, London Editorial Reference Unit, Reuters. Copyright Thomson Reuters). Partially edited by FEWW
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