Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Storm Ciarán: England and Channel Islands Prepare for Disruption

BBC: People are protecting their homes and businesses, roads have been closed and ferries cancelled as the UK prepares for the arrival of Storm Ciarán later.

Damaging winds are forecast in southern England and gusts of up to 95mph (152km/h) are predicted to batter the Channel Islands.

The Met Office has warned of travel disruption, damage to buildings and flying debris.

There are also 24 flood warnings in place across England.

It comes less than two weeks after Storm Babet wreaked havoc across the UK.

The Met Office has issued yellow and amber warnings - indicating potential risks to life and property - for wind and rain in southern and eastern England.

A red wind warning, the highest level, has been issued by Jersey Met for Wednesday night into Thursday, with storm-force gusts, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding. » | Tim Dodd, BBC England | Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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