Topic: 20th July Weather Warnings (Read 5827 times)

laser_jock99 · « **on:** July 20, 2007, 08:41:06 »

Met Office issue Severe weather warnings

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_warnings.html

Localised downpours on Thursday will be covered by flash warnings. Concern then focuses on a prolonged period of heavy and thundery rain affecting southern parts of England and Wales on Friday, then moving into more northern areas overnight and into Saturday. Rainfall totals of 20-40mm are expected quite widely but there is potential for 75-100mm in places. At this stage, there is still some doubt about where the highest totals will occur but southern and central areas of England and Wales are most at risk. The heavy rain could lead to flooding in some areas and cause disruption to outdoor events and transport networks.

Issued at: 1007 Thu 19 Jul

Keep an eye open for flooding people- up to 4" of rain could be a problem!!

simon15 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:04:11 »

woohoo might be time to go out and play in the puddles :)

we aint had any flooding over this way yet.

laser_jock99 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:07:00 »

Track the storms here:

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/weather/light0900.htm

http://www.isleofwightweather.co.uk/live_storm_data.htm

strapping young lad · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:20:48 »

that first post link doesnt work

Wolfie · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:44:57 »

Quote from: "strapping young lad"

that first post link doesnt work

Fixed

TDi90 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2007, 13:03:24 »

rescued my first person! 8)
he was broken down by a main road so towed him to the pub. he had done his cambelt poor chap

dazliss · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2007, 13:28:55 »

=D> Well done

My first complete rescue was a Sj that had beeched itself at Aston Cantlow last year..lol

cardiff_gareth · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2007, 16:03:36 »

Just heard the town by where I live has been hit with flooding, first time in donkeys years, school has been evacuated as it was flash flooded - children were still inside at the time, several roads have been closed off as impassable, familys have been rescued from they're homes by emergency services and cars stranded due to high flood water

On the plus side, if there is a plus side, I gotta drive through it on the way home, camera is at the ready

Lincs niva · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2007, 16:13:24 »

It's expected this way on aswell nothing as yet though..However about 13 miles up the road it's been raning all day..

Cheers Gav

gtomo2 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2007, 16:17:32 »

Its starting to flood around here nothing much at the moment but shmbo works in burton on trent and they have been told that the town may be evacuated as the river is rising quite fast

Boggert · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2007, 16:43:39 »

Quote from: "Lincs Niva"

It's expected this way on aswell nothing as yet though..However about 13 miles up the road it's been raning all day..

Cheers Gav

Its teaming down here as well.

Frankie-Boy · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2007, 16:48:39 »

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Its starting to flood around here nothing much at the moment but shmbo works in burton on trent and they have been told that the town may be evacuated as the river is rising quite fast

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Blimey, I have to deliver in Burton tonight :?:

gtomo2 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2007, 16:50:53 »

Quote from: "Frankie-Boy"

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Its starting to flood around here nothing much at the moment but shmbo works in burton on trent and they have been told that the town may be evacuated as the river is rising quite fast

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Blimey, I have to deliver in Burton tonight :?:

You should be ok just dont go near the river side of town. eg Tescos side if you know were that is

Frankie-Boy · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2007, 16:55:09 »

Only know where I'm going to and how to get there, I'm delivering to Coors Brewery, is that in the wet part of town?

I'll be coming in from the A50 and A38.

gtomo2 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2007, 17:07:32 »

Quote from: "Frankie-Boy"

Only know where I'm going to and how to get there, I'm delivering to Coors Brewery, is that in the wet part of town?

I'll be coming in from the A50 and A38.

No you will be ok on that route. Its the other sode of the town that floods. Well except for this day a few years back http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/weather/burtonflood.htm that is just around the corner from the berwary

Frankie-Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2007, 17:19:00 »

Thanks for the info Graeme, hopefully I won't get stranded in me artic then. :lol:

gtomo2 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2007, 17:27:13 »

No worries have fun

wrecker · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2007, 17:49:12 »

well im down here by london and have had some real desent flash floods,

also done some rescues myself,the best was a bmw x5 trying to follow my snorked and lifted vit thro a flooded lane,it was just below my bonnet , :shock: :D

he got half way and stoped,so i turned round to tow him out,backwords as he had a towbar and my mate didnt want wet feet,so he open the rear door and i drove back on to him :lol: :lol:

got a clap from the work men from over the road too which was good, :twisted: :twisted:

V8MoneyPit · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2007, 17:52:04 »

Had a torrential downpour this afternoon and there were a few flooded areas, but nothing too bad in this neck of the woods.

laser_jock99 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2007, 21:50:40 »

Had a bit of 2x2 rescuing to on the way home.

The main Coventry/Rugby road- blocked by 2x2's

Little Lawfrord ford- 7 feet deep and rising!

Fosse Way near Brettford- also blocked by 2x2's till I towed them out.

Fosseway was also blocked by broken down 2x2's at Princethorpe.

Lincs niva · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2007, 21:52:59 »

Rescued a young lady from her broken down clio tonight in the flood's.Bloody recovery points on modern cars is a joke.MUD-CLUB hi viz vest was worn aswell.Sorry no photo's this time..

Cheers Gav

Snooky · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2007, 22:25:27 »

Only a few today

Then this Merc came round the corner and started off well, till it got deep

Bit further round the corner

I was only looking to avoid the traffic that built up south of Reading due to the flooded roads... :lol:
And only drove through the big one a few times once the cars were out of the way

In laws drove down from York, got to Jnct12 of the M4 in 4 hours, then another 4 to get to Tadley due to all the flooding and stuck people.

tomarse · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2007, 23:12:46 »

Quote from: "laser_jock99"

Had a bit of 2x2 rescuing to on the way home.

Looks like fun! I must live somewhere that is too high up as i never see any decent puddles :(

and a 2x2 would be a 2 wheel drive bicycle ;). most cars are 4x2's (4 wheels, 2 driven) ;)

HSimmo · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2007, 00:40:08 »

Just got in after rescuing 2 mates from 2 different floods around henley and a quite hypothermic woman on the way home.
Never seen flooding like it. Now why didn't I buy that snorkle last month when it flooded!

laser_jock99 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2007, 09:12:47 »

Front page of the Sun- how not to wash a Shogun.....

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007330731,00.html

Not sure if the guy tried to drive through this or became stranded some other way but the sign clearly reads 6' deep? Why is it some 'inexperienced' 4x4 drivers think they can drive through anything? At best - even with a snorkel- 3 feet is the safe maximum in STILL WATER. In fast flowing water the best advice is to stay out.

sleeplessparadise · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2007, 09:30:00 »

It says he hit a submerged vehicle and that stopped him :roll:

Boggert · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2007, 12:13:22 »

Must have neen the new Shogun Sub!

laser_jock99 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2007, 13:44:24 »

Had a drive round the Warks local fords this morning- the rivers have risen rapidly overnight.

Offchurch- unpassable

Mouse swiming in the floodwater! (EDIT- it's really a vole)

Beausale ford- rare picture with water in it!

Kenilworth ford.

Detail of trapped car at Kenilworth.

Lord Shagg-Pyle · « **Reply #28 on:** July 21, 2007, 14:40:27 »

Are you sure thats a mouse, Laserjock , and not a Water Vole? If it is a vole, you are quite lucky as they are quite rare.

FlagonSlayer · « **Reply #29 on:** July 21, 2007, 15:01:39 »

Was thinking the same M'lud - it's a vole right e-nuff!

Just hope there aren't any mink reading this forum

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