Atlantic Storm #4 Desmond

[loopydreamer]

Apparently water has toppled the Keswick flood defences? 

[P-M]

1 minute ago, loopydreamer said:

Apparently water has toppled the Keswick flood defences? 

 

That's right they have - dire situation across Cumbria right now...

[Liam J]

2 minutes ago, loopydreamer said:

Apparently water has toppled the Keswick flood defences? 

Yes, they have been breached sadly. 

[Summer Sun]

@bbcweather

Cumbria latest: 133mm/24hrs reported at Shap already, it's thought that some of the hills have already had 250mm! #Desmond Chris F

[Mokidugway]

West coast rail have suspended servicesthrough cumbria.

[AdamStorm7891]

9 minutes ago, Ross Andrew Hemphill said:

Wind getting stronger and stronger, well in to the 60mph range. My sister stays in Drumchapel (an area around Glasgow for those who don't know) and is reporting cars floating up and down the street! Thank god she stays in a flat!!

From flood waters not the wind I assume?...

[Liam J]

Relentless rainfall and winds continue to increase with gusts into the mid 60's now... 

 

Cockermouth

 

[Paul]

Unbelievable 24 hour rain totals, scary in fact.. Stay safe if you're in an affected part of the country.

[Mokidugway]

Local lanes are under 6 feet of water in places ..

[Mapantz]

113.5mm since midnight at this independent station, 27.6mm fell yesterday.

http://www.amblesidecottages.com/weather/sunnybankweather.htm

[Summer Sun]

Red warning extended up to the Scottish Borders

Issued at: 1515 on Sat 5 Dec 2015

Valid from: 1520 on Sat 5 Dec 2015

Valid to: 0600 on Sun 6 Dec 2015

Heavy and persistent rain currently affecting the warning area is expected to become heavier during Saturday afternoon before clearing southwards during the early hours of Sunday. In view of flooding and further disruption to transport being expected, take action to remain safe and protect property. Keep up to date with the latest flood warnings from the EA and SEPA on their websites.

Chief Forecaster's assessment

A slow-moving frontal system is bringing a prolonged spell of heavy rain and strong winds. For the rest of Saturday and the early hours of Sunday further rainfall totals in excess of 150 mm are expected locally over some prone mountainous areas in Cumbria whilst parts of the Borders can locally expect in excess of 60 mm rain. Given saturated conditions and high river levels from recent rainfall, further flooding is expected.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?WT.mc_id=Twitter_Warnings_Rain&tab=warnings&map=Warnings&zoom=5&lon=-3.50&lat=55.50&fcTime=1449273600®ionName=dg

[LeeRoyxD]

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/video-shocking-footage-shows-irish-teens-jumping-into-raging-sea-during-storm-desmond-34261493.html - Teenagers juming into the sea.. the mind boggles! 

[Summer Sun]

West Coast mail line shut between Oxenholme and Carlisle due to floods and landslips

http://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/west-coast-mail-line-shut-between-oxenholme-and-carlisle-due-to-floods-and-landslips

[Weather26]

2 minutes ago, LeeRoyxD said:

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/video-shocking-footage-shows-irish-teens-jumping-into-raging-sea-during-storm-desmond-34261493.html - Teenagers juming into the sea.. the mind boggles! 

Well and truly! What on earth are they thinking!

[loopydreamer]

This is looking really bad now for you guys. Hang in there peeps

[LeeRoyxD]

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?WT.mc_id=Twitter_Warnings_Rain&tab=map - Red Warning extended to parts of Scotland. :/ 

[Mokidugway]

State of emergency declared  by the authorities in Cumbria ..

[Liam J]

Cumbria police and partner agencies have declared a major incident.

http://www.cumbriacrack.com/2015/12/05/cumbria-declares-major-incident/

[Summer Sun]

Statement from Cumbria police

https://www.cumbria.police.uk/News/News-Articles/2015/December/Cumbria-Police-and-partner-agencies-declare-major-incident.aspx

[Thunder Snow]

How much more rain is forecast. Carlisle have been told to defend property now

[Paul]

Quite a lot more I'm afraid TS. not clearing until the early hours.

http://www.netweather.tv/radar

 

 

[matty40s]

5 minutes ago, Thunder Snow said:

How much more rain is forecast. Carlisle have been told to defend property now

12 to 18 hours, the heaviest stuff is jut starting.

 

[Liam J]

Water still over topping Keswick flood defences, getting worse. 

 

[Mokidugway]

And worse to come ,I hope they hold against a tree hitting them ..

[Liam J]

The number of flood warnings continue to rise and more worryingly the number of highest tier severe flood warning - https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings