Flooding 'may put lives at risk'

**Adam** · 8th November 2007, 10:36 AM

Residents have been warned to watch the weather and tides

Severe flood warnings are in place on parts of the east coast of England, with the Environment Agency warning of "extreme danger to life and property".

A tidal surge caused by strong winds and low pressure is expected in the English Channel, reaching up to 9.5ft (2.89m) above normal sea levels.

Norfolk and Suffolk have six severe flood warnings. Parts of Kent have also been put on alert over the surge.

The Dartford Creek and Thames barriers are likely to be closed in London.

The flood alerts are a response to weather and tide patterns being tracked this week by the Environment Agency and the Met Office.

'Act now'

It has led to six severe flood warnings, five flood warnings and 19 flood watches nationally, concentrated on Norfolk, Suffolk and the north Kent coast.

The severe warnings in place between Winterton, Norfolk; and Aldeburgh, Suffolk; carry an Environment Agency alert stating: "Severe flooding is expected. There is extreme danger to life and property. Act now."

From the north Kent coast around to Sandwich and Deal, people are being asked to keep an eye on the weather and tides.

The impact there is expected to be less severe - with predicted tides 5ft (1.5m) above average - but there is still a risk of localised flooding.

The Environment Agency and Met Office will be constantly assessing the tidal and storm situation throughout Thursday evening and Friday morning.

**kingtony** · 8th November 2007, 10:47 AM

everything will be alright ust keep f.e.m.a away

**Tabbitha** · 8th November 2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

Flooding 'may put lives at risk'

'Act now'

It has led to six severe flood warnings, five flood warnings and 19 flood watches nationally, concentrated on Norfolk, Suffolk and the north Kent coast.

The severe warnings in place between Winterton, Norfolk; and Aldeburgh, Suffolk; carry an Environment Agency alert stating: "Severe flooding is expected. There is extreme danger to life and property. Act now."

From the north Kent coast around to Sandwich and Deal, people are being asked to keep an eye on the weather and tides.

I actually live just enough inland between Deal and Sandwich,to be away from any danger.

The worst time is expected early tomorrow morning around 7.00am when it will be high tide.

There were gales earlier up to 50mph, but these have subsided for now.

The rain has stopped also,but its eerily calm.

Its that 'calm before the storm' feeling.

Gala · 12th November 2007, 10:02 AM

i missed all the horrible windy weather last week... made me laugh... wonderful timeing for our fieldtrip to tenerife ^.^

8th November 2007, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 5,874 My Mood: Thanks: 41 Thanked 394 Times in 143 Posts	Flooding 'may put lives at risk' Flooding 'may put lives at risk' Residents have been warned to watch the weather and tides Severe flood warnings are in place on parts of the east coast of England, with the Environment Agency warning of "extreme danger to life and property". A tidal surge caused by strong winds and low pressure is expected in the English Channel, reaching up to 9.5ft (2.89m) above normal sea levels. Norfolk and Suffolk have six severe flood warnings. Parts of Kent have also been put on alert over the surge. The Dartford Creek and Thames barriers are likely to be closed in London. The flood alerts are a response to weather and tide patterns being tracked this week by the Environment Agency and the Met Office. 'Act now' It has led to six severe flood warnings, five flood warnings and 19 flood watches nationally, concentrated on Norfolk, Suffolk and the north Kent coast. The severe warnings in place between Winterton, Norfolk; and Aldeburgh, Suffolk; carry an Environment Agency alert stating: "Severe flooding is expected. There is extreme danger to life and property. Act now." From the north Kent coast around to Sandwich and Deal, people are being asked to keep an eye on the weather and tides. The impact there is expected to be less severe - with predicted tides 5ft (1.5m) above average - but there is still a risk of localised flooding. The Environment Agency and Met Office will be constantly assessing the tidal and storm situation throughout Thursday evening and Friday morning. __________________ Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

8th November 2007, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
kingtony How do you tell when you run out of invisible ink? Join Date: Jan 2007 Shard: alantic Posts: 2,663 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Flooding 'may put lives at risk' everything will be alright ust keep f.e.m.a away __________________ For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.

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Gala I Poke Dots Join Date: Apr 2005 Shard: Sonoma Posts: 362 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Flooding 'may put lives at risk' i missed all the horrible windy weather last week... made me laugh... wonderful timeing for our fieldtrip to tenerife ^.^ __________________

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