Atlantic Storm #4 Desmond

[Thunder Snow]

Only has 4 to 5 feet to climb before the new flood defences are bretch

[Slysi100]

Blimey, a scary situation developing in Cumbria. Stay safe everyone.

Meanwhile, in Redcar it's the wind that's the main story. It's really ramping up now, the winds are howling around the house and the trees are nearly bent over double lol. The Redcar vertical pier has taken a battering too, which has a last some panels around the top. 

[Skullzrulerz]

There is now a total of 26  severe flood warnings

two in the north-east the rest are in the north-west

[Liam J]

5 minutes ago, Slysi100 said:

Blimey, a scary situation developing in Cumbria. Stay safe everyone.

Meanwhile, in Redcar it's the wind that's the main story. It's really ramping up now, the winds are howling around the house and the trees are nearly bent over double lol. The Redcar vertical pier has taken a battering too, which has a last some panels around the top. 

Yep, Photo on the BBC Storm Desmond live feed

[Mokidugway]

All rail services have now been suspended in Cumbria .

[Frosty hollows]

34 minutes ago, *Sub*Zero* said:

Water still over topping Keswick flood defences, getting worse. 

 

Holy crap! And worse to come?

 

Edited December 5, 2015 by Frosty hollows
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[Mokidugway]

If the rain continues that could rise by another metre ...

[Thunder Snow]

River Eden still has 2.5 metres to climb before it reaches 2005 levels hope to god it doesnt

[Liam J]

3 minutes ago, Frosty hollows said:

Holy crap! And worse to come?

 

Unfortunately yes, rain expected into the early hours and then a lag time before it feeds into rivers etc so they could rise significantly more...  

[The PIT]

Winds moderating rapidly here now down 22mph average

[Summer Sun]

The replacement bus service which was operating between Preston & Carlisle can't run any longer due to the weather

[Weather-history]

4 hours ago, Thunderbolt_ said:

Still some pretty heavy winds here, gusting itno the high 40s and low 50s mph. There was some rain overnight (6.6mm) and the air pressure is actually surprisingly high at 1006 mb.

Thankfully missed the worse of the rain unlike the poor folk further north 

 

[Thunder Snow]

 

 

Cumbria police have declared a major incident 

Edited December 5, 2015 by Thunder Snow

[Frosty hollows]

12 minutes ago, *Sub*Zero* said:

Unfortunately yes, rain expected into the early hours and then a lag time before it feeds into rivers etc so they could rise significantly more...  

Hope you're safe and don't need to go out for anything  for the rest of the weekend :/

[Frosty hollows]

Desmond seems to have woken up again after a brief rest. A couple of pretty large gusts and a constant howl again ( apologies to northern friends for calling them large gusts..probably high 40s/low 50s just a bit unexpected )

[Summer Sun]

@StevenLBell

Cumbria Fire Service declares flood situation in Keswick as "unprecedented" - WORSE than 2009. BBC Radio Cumbria on air throughout the night

[Mokidugway]

Wind picked up considerably in the last 20 mins 

[pip22]

Man, 90, Dies After 'Being Blown Into Bus'

A 90-year-old man has died after apparently being blown into the side of a bus by a gust of wind as Storm Desmond hit the country.

The pensioner died near Finchley Central station in north London, said a Scotland Yard spokesman.

The storm has brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing Cumbria - one of the worst-affected areas - to declare a "major incident". 

 

http://news.sky.com/story/1600575/man-90-dies-after-being-blown-into-bus

Edited December 5, 2015 by pip22

[Summer Sun]

@David_Cameron

My thoughts are with those affected by Storm Desmond. Teams are working to ensure a swift response and help for those who need it.

[Mokidugway]

Just now, Summer Sun said:

@David_Cameron

My thoughts are with those affected by Storm Desmond. Teams are working to ensure a swift response and help for those who need it.

Better bring a mop and bucket Dave ....

[matty40s]

25 minutes ago, The PIT said:

Winds moderating rapidly here now down 22mph average

I think you are enjoying the Lull we did, it is really ramping up now.

Blow that Sheffield shield away...

[lfcdude]

5 minutes ago, Mokidugway said:

Better bring a mop and bucket Dave ....

 

Borris will be on the way moki 

 

 Kay Burley Retweeted

Netweather.tv ‏@Netweather  2h2 hours ago

Unbelievable rain totals in Cumbria and the NW. Thoughts with those affected by the flooding. #StormDesmond

 

 

Kay burley retweeted netweather.. 

Edited December 5, 2015 by lfcdude

[Arctic Hare]

Peter Gibbs reporting that the River Greta near Keswick is already 60 cm above November 2009 level, and still rising:

 

Edited December 5, 2015 by Paul
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[The PIT]

2 minutes ago, matty40s said:

I think you are enjoying the Lull we did, it is really ramping up now.

Blow that Sheffield shield away...

Maybe but been an interesting day either way.

[Summer Sun]

A Flood Warning has been issued for the River Tees at Hurworth Place and Newbus Grange

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14126668.Croft_residents_warned_of_flooding_potential_as_river_rises/