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I will be updating this thread with news updates as they come in


Forecaster Michael Fish, who famously reassured viewers that there was not "a hurricane" on the way in 1987, predicted that the weather over the coming days would not rival the Great Storm


EA teams are out working to minimise river flood risk, clearing debris from streams and unblocking culverts. We will continue to closely monitor the situation ready to issue flood warnings if needed. We are supporting local authorities who will respond to any reports of surface water flooding.


Seafronts, quaysides and jetties should be avoided due to the risk of overtopping by waves and wind blown shingle.


Jill Attenborough, of the Woodland Trust, said 15 million UK trees fell in 1987 and warned more were now "exposed" because of a reduction to woodland areas for the building of roads, railways and housing, Ms Attenborough urged people to use "common sense" and stay away from woodland in high winds.


A Met Office amber alert for high winds in southern Wales, southern England, much of the Midlands, the East, and London and the South East is in place.


A yellow alert warning of heavy rain that could lead to surface water flooding and disruption is in place for all areas, apart from London and the east of England.


Forecasters said the "very intense low pressure system" would bring the potential for strong winds, especially on exposed coasts in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent

Two Brittany Ferries services on Sunday afternoon and evening have been cancelled between Plymouth and Roscoff because of the storm forecast. All services from Penzance to the Isle of Scilly have been cancelled on Monday, while sailings on Channel Island high speed ferry services are also affected

The Metropolitan Police is urging people to use its 101 number during the storm rather than 999, unless there is a "genuine" emergency

The AA said stormy conditions could cause "significant travel disruption on Monday morning... one of the busiest times on the roads"



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Ahh. I have mates that go to UNI in Kent and Dorset :0
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