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Thunderstorms and high winds are set to cause more disruption across the UK this weekend, leading to further cancellations of major events across Britain. Thunderstorms and high winds are set to cause more disruption across the UK this weekend, leading to further travel chaos and cancellations of high-profile events across Britain.
Yellow warnings for stormy weather in Scotland and Northern Ireland and for strong winds across Wales and most of England have been predicted by the Met Office.Yellow warnings for stormy weather in Scotland and Northern Ireland and for strong winds across Wales and most of England have been predicted by the Met Office.
Gusts of up to 50mph were recorded on Saturday morning in coastal areas, according to forecaster Craig Snell.Gusts of up to 50mph were recorded on Saturday morning in coastal areas, according to forecaster Craig Snell.
Heavy rain has been affecting the northern border areas of England and Scotland on Saturday morning, with further showers expected in the north as heavy and slow-moving thunderstorms roll through. Heavy rain has affected the northern border areas of England and Scotland, with further showers expected in the north as heavy and slow-moving thunderstorms roll through.
Snell said: “No matter where you are in the UK you’re at risk of seeing some kind of localised disruption from wind. Snell said: “No matter where you are in the UK you’re at risk of seeing some kind of localised disruption from wind. It’s a case of staying in touch with weather forecasts and being prepared for extra travel time as there may be road closures due to localised flooding.”
“It’s a case of staying in touch with weather forecasts and being prepared for extra travel time as there may be road closures due to localised flooding.” While Sunday is expected to be less windy, Snell said the weather would still be unsettled throughout the day.
While Sunday is expected to be less windy, Snell warned the weather would still be “unsettled” throughout the day. A fallen tree on the line between Ashford International and Hastings caused service cancellations on Saturday morning, although the obstruction has since been cleared. Trees were brought down across Sussex, with at least two cars badly damaged after part of a tree collapsed in Old Shoreham Road in West Sussex. Another tree fell on Dyke Road in Brighton.
High-profile music festivals and smaller events have been cancelled due to bad weather, leaving thousands having to change plans. Boardmasters, a surfing and music festival in Cornwall, was first to be cancelled, when organisers blamed “severe weather conditions”. The #windy weekend has called time on this tree on Dyke Road in #Brighton. Stay tuned for the latest weather updates @BBCSussex @BBCSurrey pic.twitter.com/GWzd5oZsvt
Disappointed people, some who had travelled from as far as the US to come to the event, only found out about the cancellation late on Tuesday. The event was set to draw 50,000 people, coming to see bands such as the Wu-Tang Clan. Elsewhere, services have resumed between Guildford and Reading after a fallen tree was removed from the line near North Camp. Further north, heavy rain flooded the line between Penrith North Lakes and Carlisle, meaning trains were running at a reduced speed with many services delayed or cancelled.
A second music festival, Houghton, in Norfolk, was called off the following day after the weather “dramatically worsened” the already soggy site. Music festivals and smaller events have been cancelled because of the bad weather. Boardmasters, a surfing and music festival in Cornwall, was first to be cancelled, when organisers blamed “severe weather conditions”.
Some people had travelled from as far as the US to attend the event, but only found out about the cancellation late on Tuesday. The event was expected to draw 50,000 people, and featured bands including the Wu-Tang Clan.
A second music festival, Houghton, in Norfolk, was called off the following day after the weather dramatically worsened the already waterlogged site.
Organisers of Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta scaled back the event, cancelling Friday’s much-anticipated mass ascent.Organisers of Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta scaled back the event, cancelling Friday’s much-anticipated mass ascent.
Several weekend LGBT+ pride events, including in Chester, Milton Keynes and Plymouth, were postponed over safety concerns. Several weekend LGBT+ pride events, including those in Chester, Milton Keynes and Plymouth, were postponed over safety concerns. Organisers for all three said they were working to rearrange the events.
Organisers for all three said they were working to rearrange the events. The first day of Blackpool Air Show, on Saturday, was cancelled when afternoon winds of 45mph were forecast. “The safety of the pilots and the watching public is paramount,” a spokesman said, adding the Sunday event was still scheduled to go ahead.
The first day of Blackpool Air Show, on Saturday, was cancelled when afternoon winds of 45mph were forecast.
“The safety of the pilots and the watching public is paramount,” a spokesman said, adding the Sunday event was still scheduled to go ahead.
The nearby St Anne’s International Kite Festival was also cancelled.The nearby St Anne’s International Kite Festival was also cancelled.
The London Wildlife Festival, scheduled on Saturday and Sunday at Walthamstow Wetlands, was cancelled after winds of 40mph were forecast.The London Wildlife Festival, scheduled on Saturday and Sunday at Walthamstow Wetlands, was cancelled after winds of 40mph were forecast.
Organisers said they were unable to “proceed safely” but promised refunds on tickets.Organisers said they were unable to “proceed safely” but promised refunds on tickets.
On Saturday, Nantwich Antiques Market in Cheshire was cancelled due to the weather warning for strong winds.On Saturday, Nantwich Antiques Market in Cheshire was cancelled due to the weather warning for strong winds.
At the National Eisteddfod of Wales, organisers of the week-long cultural festival closed part of the event early due to the conditions. Other performances and events carried on, including Friday’s Crowning of the Bard ceremony which saw poet T James Jones presented with the 2019 Eisteddfod chair.At the National Eisteddfod of Wales, organisers of the week-long cultural festival closed part of the event early due to the conditions. Other performances and events carried on, including Friday’s Crowning of the Bard ceremony which saw poet T James Jones presented with the 2019 Eisteddfod chair.
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