{"id":14797,"date":"2017-10-21T18:22:47","date_gmt":"2017-10-21T17:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=14797"},"modified":"2017-10-21T18:22:47","modified_gmt":"2017-10-21T17:22:47","slug":"uk-hit-by-storm-brian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/uk-hit-by-storm-brian\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Hit By Storm Brian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just as we thought the worst of Hurricane Ophelia was over, storm Brian is set to drop a \u2018weather bomb\u2019 over Ireland and other parts of Britain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Forecasters warn for potential flooding, power cuts and transport disruption as storm Brian makes its way across the UK. Gusts of over 70 mph were recorded this morning in southern and western areas. <\/span><\/p>\n

The UK Met office has issued seven flood warnings across England and Wales. A yellow \u00a0strong wind warning is in place for Wales, the south of England and the Midlands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coastal areas such as Porthleven in Cornwall were hit by aggressive waves this morning. Officials have warned people to \u201ckeep away\u201d from seafronts and \u201cbe careful\u201d on low-lying lands where coastal flooding is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Environment Agency, in addition to flood warnings, has issued more than 40 flood alerts across England – most of which are issued for west and south-west regions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Met office, told the Voice of London that \u201cwinds are expected to reach 60 mph across London later this afternoon.\u201d They have also had reports of rail disruption across the UK due to falling trees. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The National rail {insert link:<\/span>http:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/service_disruptions\/174373.aspx<\/span><\/a>} has warned that the weather could affect train services. Fallen trees and other debris may block railway lines temporarily and speed restrictions will be imposed in the worst affected areas for safety.<\/span>Speed restrictions are currently operating on the Gatwick Express, Southern Rail and Thameslink. <\/span><\/p>\n

In a statement to the Voice of London, a Met Official has said: \u201c it is going to continue that way throughout Saturday and still blustery through Sunday.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Words: Bishakha Dutta | Joshua Hornsey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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