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 DS Risk Warning: Weather

The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for part of our operating area and a Yellow warning for more rain. The latest anti-cyclone has been named Storm Bella - details below.


The Amber warning relates to: Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.


Storm Bella will bring disruption to travel and utilities over parts of south and southeast England and south Wales between Saturday 26th at 22.00 hrs and Sunday 27th at 09:00 hrs.


As usual our advice is to ensure all drains, downpipes, gullies, etc, are clear of debris for free draining and any outdoor equipment brought in where possible or very securely weighted down. It may be opportune to also factor in timely pre and post inspections to check and double check afterwards that nothing requires urgent remedial attention.


We should expect:


Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected


Some roads and bridges likely to close


Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs


Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life


Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties


There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage


The extent of the Amber and Yellow warning areas can be found on a map here:


https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2020-12-26&id=4a8efc70-40fb-4c25-95d2-fbf6080c4c92


NB: Very strong southwesterly winds are expected for parts of south and southeast England and south Wales on Sunday morning. Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely with a few spots likely to see 60-70 mph for a time. Hills and particularly coasts exposed to the southwesterly winds will see a few gusts of 70-80 mph. In addition to the strong winds, a period of heavy, squally rain is expected and may prove an additional hazard.


All the best and a sigh of relief that tomorrow is calm.


Bill


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