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Severe flood warnings issued in England as man dies in storm | Severe flood warnings issued in England as man dies in storm |
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A man has died and thousands of homes are being evacuated as fierce winds batter parts of England. | A man has died and thousands of homes are being evacuated as fierce winds batter parts of England. |
The man was riding a mobility scooter when he was struck by a falling tree in Retford, Nottinghamshire. | The man was riding a mobility scooter when he was struck by a falling tree in Retford, Nottinghamshire. |
A tide of more than 6ft (1.8m) above the normal maximum is expected at 22:30 GMT, caused by a spring tide and severe winds, the Environment Agency said. | A tide of more than 6ft (1.8m) above the normal maximum is expected at 22:30 GMT, caused by a spring tide and severe winds, the Environment Agency said. |
Thousands of homes in Cumbria and the North East are without power while rush hour traffic has been badly affected. | Thousands of homes in Cumbria and the North East are without power while rush hour traffic has been badly affected. |
Matthew Philpott, from the Environment Agency, said: "There's some nasty weather in the North Sea at the moment with gusts of gale force north-westerly winds coupled with spring floods and a large tidal surge. | Matthew Philpott, from the Environment Agency, said: "There's some nasty weather in the North Sea at the moment with gusts of gale force north-westerly winds coupled with spring floods and a large tidal surge. |
"They are all combining to give quite a risk of flooding." | "They are all combining to give quite a risk of flooding." |
Roofs blown off | |
The River Tyne and River Tees burst their banks in the North East as heavy rain forced dozens of major road closures from about 16:30 GMT. | The River Tyne and River Tees burst their banks in the North East as heavy rain forced dozens of major road closures from about 16:30 GMT. |
Cleveland Police had to warn people of the risks of standing too close to waves which clattered the seafront at Redcar and Saltburn. | Cleveland Police had to warn people of the risks of standing too close to waves which clattered the seafront at Redcar and Saltburn. |
In the Midlands, a pilot trying to land a plane at Birmingham Airport was forced to abort the manoeuvre at the last moment due to heavy winds. | In the Midlands, a pilot trying to land a plane at Birmingham Airport was forced to abort the manoeuvre at the last moment due to heavy winds. |
A separate Flybe flight from Jersey, due to land at the same time, was diverted to East Midlands Airport because of the same problem. | A separate Flybe flight from Jersey, due to land at the same time, was diverted to East Midlands Airport because of the same problem. |
Train passengers were reportedly stranded at Manchester Piccadilly after services were cancelled but Network Rail said it was attempting to keep "as much of the network open as possible". | |
The storm is expected to move south throughout the evening with emergency services urging homeowners to take urgent precautions. | |
People living in 18,000 homes in Boston, Lincolnshire, have been warned to move to a "place of safety" while reception centres have also opened in the area. | People living in 18,000 homes in Boston, Lincolnshire, have been warned to move to a "place of safety" while reception centres have also opened in the area. |
Police are visiting 9,000 properties in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, advising residents to evacuate. | Police are visiting 9,000 properties in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, advising residents to evacuate. |
Residents in Jaywick, on the Essex coast, have been told to leave by the fire service. | Residents in Jaywick, on the Essex coast, have been told to leave by the fire service. |
Chief Fire Officer David Johnson said 2,500 homes were being evacuated as flood levels were expected to reach 0.5m below the top of the sea wall. | Chief Fire Officer David Johnson said 2,500 homes were being evacuated as flood levels were expected to reach 0.5m below the top of the sea wall. |
In Norfolk, people in the Cobholm Island and Southtown areas of Great Yarmouth have been warned to prepare to leave. | In Norfolk, people in the Cobholm Island and Southtown areas of Great Yarmouth have been warned to prepare to leave. |
The first surges are expected to hit the north Norfolk coast at about 20:00 GMT with low-lying places such as Wells Quay, Blakeney and Salthouses most at risk. | The first surges are expected to hit the north Norfolk coast at about 20:00 GMT with low-lying places such as Wells Quay, Blakeney and Salthouses most at risk. |
The surge is expected to proceed down the east coast into Suffolk with Lowestoft, Southwold and surrounding marshes expected to be under threat at about midnight. | The surge is expected to proceed down the east coast into Suffolk with Lowestoft, Southwold and surrounding marshes expected to be under threat at about midnight. |
In Greater Manchester, a lorry overturned on Barton Bridge, on the M60, near the Trafford Centre. | |
Another lorry overturned on Redheugh Bridge in Newcastle during the morning rush hour. | |
An Easyjet flight from Bristol to Edinburgh was diverted to Newcastle due to the high winds, but was struck by lightning on approach to the airport. | An Easyjet flight from Bristol to Edinburgh was diverted to Newcastle due to the high winds, but was struck by lightning on approach to the airport. |
In New Brighton, Merseyside, flooding took place during high tide on the seafront. | In New Brighton, Merseyside, flooding took place during high tide on the seafront. |
Elsewhere in England: | Elsewhere in England: |
The Environment Agency said people who have been warned of severe flooding should get their belongings to a safe place and ensure they have any medication they need. | The Environment Agency said people who have been warned of severe flooding should get their belongings to a safe place and ensure they have any medication they need. |
If an evacuation becomes necessary the agency has asked people to prepare to leave early and to respond to instructions from emergency services staff. | If an evacuation becomes necessary the agency has asked people to prepare to leave early and to respond to instructions from emergency services staff. |
"We do not want everyone leaving for our emergency centres or relatives inland at the same time as this is likely to clog roads and make travel difficult," a spokesman said. | "We do not want everyone leaving for our emergency centres or relatives inland at the same time as this is likely to clog roads and make travel difficult," a spokesman said. |
The threat of severe weather is already affecting some businesses and a few schools. | The threat of severe weather is already affecting some businesses and a few schools. |
Police in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are on alert to help the Environment Agency. | Police in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are on alert to help the Environment Agency. |