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| Snow, high winds and flooding bring travel chaos to Britain - live updates | Snow, high winds and flooding bring travel chaos to Britain - live updates |
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| 7.28pm GMT | |
| 19:28 | |
| Train passengers heading to and from Lowestoft will not be able to travel after approximately 8pm, Greater Anglia and Network Rail have said. | |
| Lowestoft train station and the lines that run into and out of the station are closing early. Suffolk Police has asked the two organisations to evacuate the station and close the lines for safety reasons. | |
| Network Rail area route director, Steve Hooker, said: “We have been monitoring the weather and flooding situation throughout today. In consultation with the emergency services, we have jointly taken a decision to close the line early to keep passengers safe. | |
| “Our orange army is on standby to inspect the line, make any necessary repairs and reopen it as soon as the anticipated flooding has subsided.” | |
| 7.27pm GMT | |
| 19:27 | |
| North Yorkshire fire and rescue service said crews were dealing with flooding in Sandsend, an area where high tides were expected to cause problems this evening. A spokesman said the service had set up command hubs in strategic locations. | |
| In Bridlington, however, the high tide passed “without serious incident”, though Humberside police said high waves had been reported along the coast. | |
| Don’t risk going to the coast to watch the high tides.It not only puts you in danger, but also emergency services if you get into difficulty | |
| 7.03pm GMT | |
| 19:03 | |
| You can keep abreast of the Environment Agency’s flood warnings here. As things stand, there are still 17 severe warnings along the east coast of England, where experts believe there is a risk to life. | |
| Please check your flood risk. Our #flood map is updated every 15 minutes. Stay #floodaware: https://t.co/XxnHZpsv7U #weather #wind pic.twitter.com/hm3bljxsod | |
| 6.50pm GMT | 6.50pm GMT |
| 18:50 | 18:50 |
| The St John ambulance says its crews are on standby as more bad weather is forecast: | The St John ambulance says its crews are on standby as more bad weather is forecast: |
| 6.03pm GMT | 6.03pm GMT |
| 18:03 | 18:03 |
| Evacuees have begun arriving at a rest centre in Tendring, Clacton. | Evacuees have begun arriving at a rest centre in Tendring, Clacton. |
| Set up by the district council, the educational centre can cater for more than 1,000 people who are leaving Jaywick. | Set up by the district council, the educational centre can cater for more than 1,000 people who are leaving Jaywick. |
| Nigel Brown, from Tendring district council, told the Press Association the rest centre was first set up on Thursday afternoon for those being evacuated by emergency services. | Nigel Brown, from Tendring district council, told the Press Association the rest centre was first set up on Thursday afternoon for those being evacuated by emergency services. |
| The main issue at that time was going to be the lunchtime high tide... that turned out not to be an issue. We now have an issue with the tide around 11pm tonight and that looks to be serious. | The main issue at that time was going to be the lunchtime high tide... that turned out not to be an issue. We now have an issue with the tide around 11pm tonight and that looks to be serious. |
| The aim is to get as many people in here today as we can. We had 17 people stay here overnight and, so far, we have registered at least 85 people. And we would expect another couple of hundred to come through by tonight. | The aim is to get as many people in here today as we can. We had 17 people stay here overnight and, so far, we have registered at least 85 people. And we would expect another couple of hundred to come through by tonight. |
| He added that the centre had taken in more than 30 dogs so far. Simon Scott, 58, moved to the coastal village 15 months ago, making this his first flood and evacuation. He was at the centre with his dog Charlie. “I would not come here without him - I would have stayed at home, I would not have left my dog,” he said. | He added that the centre had taken in more than 30 dogs so far. Simon Scott, 58, moved to the coastal village 15 months ago, making this his first flood and evacuation. He was at the centre with his dog Charlie. “I would not come here without him - I would have stayed at home, I would not have left my dog,” he said. |
| Sisters Harriet Woods, 87, and Jean Williams, 79, had just returned from a holiday in Potters-on-sea on Friday morning, only to head straight to the rest centre. | Sisters Harriet Woods, 87, and Jean Williams, 79, had just returned from a holiday in Potters-on-sea on Friday morning, only to head straight to the rest centre. |
| Keeping up to date with the unfolding situation on the news before arriving home, Williams said: “Obviously, we are worried but you can’t do anything about it.” | Keeping up to date with the unfolding situation on the news before arriving home, Williams said: “Obviously, we are worried but you can’t do anything about it.” |
| The pair, who are regular Friday bingo players, were happy to discover there would be a game at the centre later that evening and were not phased at the prospect of sleeping in an armchair. “For one night, it does not matter,” Williams said. | The pair, who are regular Friday bingo players, were happy to discover there would be a game at the centre later that evening and were not phased at the prospect of sleeping in an armchair. “For one night, it does not matter,” Williams said. |
| Asked about worries over looting, Barbara Parsons, who has lived in Jaywick for 30 years, said residents have “got to take the chance” of leaving their homes. | Asked about worries over looting, Barbara Parsons, who has lived in Jaywick for 30 years, said residents have “got to take the chance” of leaving their homes. |
| “All the bad things they say about Jaywick, it is not really true. The community is very good and people are very good to each other. Even on the way down here, our taxi with Dial-a-Ride, they gave it to us for free – they wouldn’t take any money,” Parsons said. | “All the bad things they say about Jaywick, it is not really true. The community is very good and people are very good to each other. Even on the way down here, our taxi with Dial-a-Ride, they gave it to us for free – they wouldn’t take any money,” Parsons said. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 6.22pm GMT | at 6.22pm GMT |
| 5.01pm GMT | 5.01pm GMT |
| 17:01 | 17:01 |
| In order to better understand coastal flooding, staff at the University of Southampton, the National Oceanography Centre and the British Oceanography Data Centre have compiled a database of UK coastal flood events. | In order to better understand coastal flooding, staff at the University of Southampton, the National Oceanography Centre and the British Oceanography Data Centre have compiled a database of UK coastal flood events. |
| You can view “SurgeWatch” here. | You can view “SurgeWatch” here. |
| 4.39pm GMT | 4.39pm GMT |
| 16:39 | 16:39 |
| British Red Cross volunteers are responding in 10 rest centres across Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. So far, 25 volunteers and two staff members have been deployed and they have seen more than 120 people who have been evacuated from their homes. | British Red Cross volunteers are responding in 10 rest centres across Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. So far, 25 volunteers and two staff members have been deployed and they have seen more than 120 people who have been evacuated from their homes. |
| Mike Adamson, the British Red Cross chief executive, said his thoughts were with the families affected. “Being evacuated from your home can be incredibly stressful, especially when you don’t know what you may be going back to,” he said. | Mike Adamson, the British Red Cross chief executive, said his thoughts were with the families affected. “Being evacuated from your home can be incredibly stressful, especially when you don’t know what you may be going back to,” he said. |
| Sam and Miriam Galea were among those evacuated from their home on the Essex coast last night, and are now at the rest centre in Jeywick. Sam said: | Sam and Miriam Galea were among those evacuated from their home on the Essex coast last night, and are now at the rest centre in Jeywick. Sam said: |
| We were evacuated last night at 9.30pm by the police, who brought us to the rest centre. Even though it’s been a crisis situation to be evacuated from our home, we’ve had lots of teas, breakfasts, sandwiches, and been incredibly well looked after. | We were evacuated last night at 9.30pm by the police, who brought us to the rest centre. Even though it’s been a crisis situation to be evacuated from our home, we’ve had lots of teas, breakfasts, sandwiches, and been incredibly well looked after. |
| Miriam, who has Parkinson’s disease, said it was particularly good to have Red Cross volunteers on the scene, with experience of looking after people with health conditions. | Miriam, who has Parkinson’s disease, said it was particularly good to have Red Cross volunteers on the scene, with experience of looking after people with health conditions. |
| Merle Johnson, from Colchester, who has been a Red Cross volunteer for four years, is the team leader at the rest centre in Jaywick. She said: | Merle Johnson, from Colchester, who has been a Red Cross volunteer for four years, is the team leader at the rest centre in Jaywick. She said: |
| We arrived at 7am to find that there were mainly older people here. Some had stayed overnight, some had come in at 8am this morning. There was a lot of support from different parts of the community, including the council, social workers, and people who work with the elderly. We’ve been going around and checking what people’s needs are and sometimes just sitting with them and having conversations about their concerns and giving support and encouragement. Mainly we’re supporting older people so teas and coffees and toast are the order of the day. It’s a very calm environment and we’re pleased to be able to offer people some comfort. | We arrived at 7am to find that there were mainly older people here. Some had stayed overnight, some had come in at 8am this morning. There was a lot of support from different parts of the community, including the council, social workers, and people who work with the elderly. We’ve been going around and checking what people’s needs are and sometimes just sitting with them and having conversations about their concerns and giving support and encouragement. Mainly we’re supporting older people so teas and coffees and toast are the order of the day. It’s a very calm environment and we’re pleased to be able to offer people some comfort. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.55pm GMT | at 4.55pm GMT |
| 4.11pm GMT | 4.11pm GMT |
| 16:11 | 16:11 |
| The number of severe warnings issued by the Environment Agency (EA) is up again and now stands at 17. Residents in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are most under threat. | The number of severe warnings issued by the Environment Agency (EA) is up again and now stands at 17. Residents in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are most under threat. |
| The east coast will be hit by the storm surge during the second high tide with gale-force winds and higher than usual tides expected to bring waves crashing over coastal defences. | The east coast will be hit by the storm surge during the second high tide with gale-force winds and higher than usual tides expected to bring waves crashing over coastal defences. |
| Evacuations are under way in Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Jaywick, Mistley and Mersea in Essex, and residents in 1,800 properties in East Suffolk are also being told to leave their homes. | Evacuations are under way in Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Jaywick, Mistley and Mersea in Essex, and residents in 1,800 properties in East Suffolk are also being told to leave their homes. |
| The risk of flooding in Great Yarmouth is expected to peak at 9.30pm, Norfolk police said. The force is working with the fire service and the army to visit more than 5,000 properties in the coastal town ahead of a storm surge at high tide. | The risk of flooding in Great Yarmouth is expected to peak at 9.30pm, Norfolk police said. The force is working with the fire service and the army to visit more than 5,000 properties in the coastal town ahead of a storm surge at high tide. |
| In Suffolk there is potential for severe flooding from 9.30pm, with Lowestoft and Waveney expected to be the worst affected areas, police said. | In Suffolk there is potential for severe flooding from 9.30pm, with Lowestoft and Waveney expected to be the worst affected areas, police said. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.24pm GMT | at 4.24pm GMT |
| 4.00pm GMT | 4.00pm GMT |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Norfolk police have said that around 80 people are also being evacuated from the village of Walcott. | Norfolk police have said that around 80 people are also being evacuated from the village of Walcott. |
| 3.52pm GMT | 3.52pm GMT |
| 15:52 | 15:52 |
| Make sure to check the latest forecast from the Met Office before clocking off for the weekend. | Make sure to check the latest forecast from the Met Office before clocking off for the weekend. |
| Plans for the weekend? Here's a look at the latest forecast ☀️🌧❄️https://t.co/ZezbVSoRqg | Plans for the weekend? Here's a look at the latest forecast ☀️🌧❄️https://t.co/ZezbVSoRqg |
| 3.50pm GMT | 3.50pm GMT |
| 15:50 | 15:50 |
| Delays of more than an hour are being reported on ferries between Dover and Calais and Dover and Dunkerque. | Delays of more than an hour are being reported on ferries between Dover and Calais and Dover and Dunkerque. |
| TRAVEL: 1.5 hour delays on @dfds_uk between #Dover & #Calais and 30 minute delays between Dover & #Dunkerque to adverse weather conditions | TRAVEL: 1.5 hour delays on @dfds_uk between #Dover & #Calais and 30 minute delays between Dover & #Dunkerque to adverse weather conditions |
| 3.27pm GMT | 3.27pm GMT |
| 15:27 | 15:27 |
| About 100 soldiers from the Catterick army base have been deployed to Skegness, the Ministry of Defence said. | About 100 soldiers from the Catterick army base have been deployed to Skegness, the Ministry of Defence said. |
| Three schools in Norfolk and nine schools in Lincolnshire, including five in Skegness, have also been closed for the day. | Three schools in Norfolk and nine schools in Lincolnshire, including five in Skegness, have also been closed for the day. |
| Floods minister Therese Coffey said: | Floods minister Therese Coffey said: |
| Our absolute priority is protecting lives, homes and businesses from the serious threat of coastal flooding currently facing the east coast. | Our absolute priority is protecting lives, homes and businesses from the serious threat of coastal flooding currently facing the east coast. |
| That is why we have soldiers on the ground helping to warn and evacuate people alongside the emergency services and Environment Agency teams, who are working round the clock to make sure our permanent defences are working well and temporary defences are in place where necessary. | That is why we have soldiers on the ground helping to warn and evacuate people alongside the emergency services and Environment Agency teams, who are working round the clock to make sure our permanent defences are working well and temporary defences are in place where necessary. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.27pm GMT | at 3.27pm GMT |
| 3.24pm GMT | 3.24pm GMT |
| 15:24 | 15:24 |
| Suffolk police have identified around 1,880 properties at risk from the weather. | Suffolk police have identified around 1,880 properties at risk from the weather. |
| The EA has moved more than five miles (8km) of temporary barriers and 25 pumps to depots and towns along the east coast, while the Chief Fire Officers Association said it had mobilised 15 fire and rescue services to assist in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Humberside. | The EA has moved more than five miles (8km) of temporary barriers and 25 pumps to depots and towns along the east coast, while the Chief Fire Officers Association said it had mobilised 15 fire and rescue services to assist in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Humberside. |
| While the first high tide in the early hours of Friday passed without major incident, there were fears that the second tide on Friday evening could be higher than anticipated. | While the first high tide in the early hours of Friday passed without major incident, there were fears that the second tide on Friday evening could be higher than anticipated. |
| EA national duty manager Mark Sitton-Kent said: | EA national duty manager Mark Sitton-Kent said: |
| The combination of gale-force winds, high tides, dangerous waves carrying rocks and a coastal surge means parts of the east coast are extremely dangerous. | The combination of gale-force winds, high tides, dangerous waves carrying rocks and a coastal surge means parts of the east coast are extremely dangerous. |
| We have issued severe flood warnings and urge everyone to check their flood risk and ensure they are in a safe place. | We have issued severe flood warnings and urge everyone to check their flood risk and ensure they are in a safe place. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.27pm GMT | at 3.27pm GMT |
| 3.13pm GMT | 3.13pm GMT |
| 15:13 | 15:13 |
| Mike Penning, the minister for the armed forces, has praised troops who have been deployed to areas that are at risk. He said: | Mike Penning, the minister for the armed forces, has praised troops who have been deployed to areas that are at risk. He said: |
| We like to be in front of the problems, but traditionally we have always waited for the problems to come. Now we have tried to get in first – to be there alongside the other emergency services – and I’m really proud of what our troops are doing today. | We like to be in front of the problems, but traditionally we have always waited for the problems to come. Now we have tried to get in first – to be there alongside the other emergency services – and I’m really proud of what our troops are doing today. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.16pm GMT | at 3.16pm GMT |
| 3.05pm GMT | 3.05pm GMT |
| 15:05 | 15:05 |
| Nazia Parveen | Nazia Parveen |
| As a precaution, North Yorkshire council has announced a number of road closures in preparation for high tide. | As a precaution, North Yorkshire council has announced a number of road closures in preparation for high tide. |
| They include the A174 in Sandsend; the Pier Road and Church Street in Whitby and Royal Albert Drive, Sandside, Foreshore Road and the Spa approach road in Scarborough. | They include the A174 in Sandsend; the Pier Road and Church Street in Whitby and Royal Albert Drive, Sandside, Foreshore Road and the Spa approach road in Scarborough. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.16pm GMT | at 3.16pm GMT |
| 3.04pm GMT | 3.04pm GMT |
| 15:04 | 15:04 |
| Scarborough and Ryedale Search and Rescue (SRMRT) have tweeted a picture of them arriving on the Yorkshire coast in preparation for the high tide and potential flooding. | Scarborough and Ryedale Search and Rescue (SRMRT) have tweeted a picture of them arriving on the Yorkshire coast in preparation for the high tide and potential flooding. |
| Multiple @mountrescueuk deployment on the Yorkshire coast for the second high tide today and potential surge https://t.co/vPLRzOrP7C pic.twitter.com/GRHeCuO6Lr | Multiple @mountrescueuk deployment on the Yorkshire coast for the second high tide today and potential surge https://t.co/vPLRzOrP7C pic.twitter.com/GRHeCuO6Lr |