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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."
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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 has overturned on Barton Bridge, on the M60, near the Trafford Centre. 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 rush hour. Police said the bridge was likely to remain closed for the rest of the day. 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.
Easyjet said the flight was "equipped to safely withstand lightning" and at no point was safety compromised.
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.
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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.