(N.Morgan) The UK, just like the US is being slammed by winter storms. The winds in the UK have reached 110 miles an hour, with no relief in sight. The winds were hurricane force and many were left without power. my thoughts are still that these ‘storms” are man made and not of nature.
Gusts of up to 108mph hit Aberdaron on the Lyn Peninsula in Wales over the past 24 hours, while winds of 96mph were recorded off the south coast of England. The Met Office has also issued yellow warnings for snow, wind and ice across many parts of the UK on Thursday. Winds of up to 70mph are expected to strike areas in the South West and the Midlands, with North Wales, Northern Ireland and northern England also due to be battered by high winds. Snowfall has been predicted for elevated regions in Scotland.
The Environment Agency has 14 severe flood warnings – meaning there is a danger to life – in place for the South East, covering regions close to the River Thames. Two further severe flood warnings are in place for the Somerset Levels. There are around 400 flood warnings and alerts in place for the rest of the UK, meaning people in the affected areas are urged to take immediate action or to be prepared.