UK Storms, floods and record tides on way
Pastor Dale Morgan
UK Storms, floods and record tides on way*
By Marco Giannangeli
(Filed: 21/08/2006)
Storms and floods are forecast in the coming weeks as the hot summer
comes to an end.
Experts said last night that heavy rainfall was expected to affect many
central and eastern regions during the next two days as areas of low
pressure sweep in from the Atlantic. Further torrential downpours are
forecast for Thursday and Friday.
But of most concern is a record spring tide, which could flood many
areas next month.
Seaside towns have been placed on alert for the highest tides for 20
years - which could be as much as 3ft higher than normal - from Sept 9.
Towns and villages along the Bristol Channel and in Norfolk and Suffolk
were said to be particularly vulnerable.
Parts of the country have already experienced heavy downpours. Yorkshire
and the Midlands were hit by flash floods last week and heavy rain over
the weekend affected central and south-western parts of England. More
than 130,000 fans had to wade through mud at the V music festival at
Chelmsford, Essex. In Cheltenham, Glos, rain caused the closure of
visitor attractions and flooded homes.
A Met Office spokesman said: "It is fair to say that we are entering a
period of particularly unsettled weather as areas of low pressure make
their way across the country from the west."