No Around England Offshore Races Today! Huge Storm....

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Published on Oct 28, 2013


Jude storm lashes Britain. UK weather: ferocious St Jude storm lashes Britain.The worst of the storm is expected at rush hour tomorrow morning in some of the busiest parts of the UK.Britain's homes could be plunged into darkness with "dangerous" storm expected to cause BLACKOUTS.The British Red Cross issued the warning and said it has teams of volunteers ready to help those left stricken by the storm
UK storm: Britain worst storm St Jude storm 10/27/2013 uk storm 2013 United kingdom massive storm St. Jude hurricane worst storm 2013 Uk storm 2013: St. Jude storm hit Britain october 27 2013 [INCREDIBLE FOOTAGE] Millions of people in England and Wales have been warned to prepare for heavy rain and hurricane-force winds on Sunday night and Monday.

Gusts of up to 80 mph (120 kph) are predicted in the South West, moving north and eastwards overnight.

A number of train companies have already cancelled services until Monday morning at the earliest.

Hywel Griffith reports. Britain is facing a day of transport chaos after hurricane-force winds battered southern areas, shutting down bridges and rail services and grounding flights.

St Jude's storm hit the south west from around midnight - bringing winds in excess of 90mph and torrential rain.

The storm has ripped across Wales and England, felling trees, cutting power supplies to at least 5,000 people and damaging vehicles, with some of the worst weather expected during the morning rush hour.

Gusts of 99mph have been recorded at the Needles on the Isle of Wight, according to the Met Office, while the Environment Agency has put in place 12 flood warnings and 146 flood alerts.

In Newhaven, East Sussex, the family of a 14-year-old boy who was swept into the sea were said to be "distraught" after coastguard rescuers were forced to call off their search.

Meteorologists say the storm could leave a trail of destruction as it gusts north-east across the country.

An amber weather warning has been issued across large parts of England and Wales as a hurricane-strength storm builds in the Atlantic and moves towards Britain.

Forecasters have warned the fierce winds of up to 80mph and torrential rain - which will strike the south-west of England - could leave a trail of destruction as it gusts north-east across the country, damaging buildings and bringing down trees and power lines.

Frank Saunders, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, said: "We are confident that a severe storm will affect Britain on Sunday night and Monday.

"We are now looking at refining the details about which areas will see the strongest winds and the heaviest rain."

Roads may also be hit by flash flooding, bringing rush hour traffic on Monday morning to a halt, and homes could be flooded.
A map showing weather warnings in place for England and Wales An amber warning is in place across the southern half of England and Wales

The Environment Agency says 20-40mm of rain could fall within six to nine hours.

Severe weather alerts are in place, with an amber warning, meaning "be prepared", for the southern half of England and Wales.

A yellow warning, meaning "be aware", has been issued for the rest of Wales and England up to the border with Scotland.

Sky News weather presenter Jo Wheeler said: "The storm is coming through at the worst possible time; from around midnight to midday on Monday - which takes in the rush hour when people are trying to get to work.

"Winds gusting at 80mph are quite capable of bringing down trees and power lines and causing structural damage.

"Trees are still full in leaf at this time of year and the ground is quite damp so there is more chance they can be ripped from the ground, and branches ripped from trees."

She said Atlantic storms of this type usually develop further west across the ocean, losing strength by the time they reach the UK and Ireland.

But the storm will develop on Saturday and intensify on Sunday fairly close to the coast before it strikes with full force.
THE GREAT STORM 1987 FOREST HILL It has been compared to the Great Storm of 1987

A strong jetstream and warm air close to the UK are contributing to its development and strength.

Some have compared its potential to the Great Storm of 1987 and record-breaking gales in south Wales in 1989.

Veteran weatherman Michael Fish famously failed to predict its severity before it flattened trees, knocked out power and left 22 people dead in England and France.

This time he has warned people to "batten down the hatches" and keep checking the forecasts as the powerful storm approaches.

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[Bobcat]

Apache water.

[Cookee]

I live in the South West and it wasn't as bad as they thought it would be in our area. All of the fishing boats that are still on moorings were moved to more sheltered spots and I lost one panel in my fence - it was old!

Still wouldn't have been out there in an Apache though!

[old377guy]

I'd just stay home and let cookee go boating that day

[Cookee]

I'd just stay home and let Cookee go boating that day

Thanks!

[Ratickle]

Aw come on, you'd have gone with him. Just wear scuba gear.