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WEATHER TROUBLES * UK: ‘Blizzards & Supertides’ ... Snow storms and ice were predicted
* England - Blizzards blast parts of Britain
-- A blast of snowy weather has brought blizzard conditions to parts of northern Britain along with treacherous road conditions.
A band of wet weather swept in from the Atlantic Ocean this morning, bringing rain to many parts of the country and snow to Scotland and the higher areas of northern England.
And forecasters say more is on the way... In the Lake District, motorists got into difficulties in the white-out conditions on higher routes... The showers are expected to move away later today but the Met Office has issued a further warning for snow tomorrow and into Tuesday...
Met Office forecaster Chris Page said "be aware" warning is in place for the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland from just after midnight tonight to 3pm on Tuesday.
Mr Page said overnight ice will also be a possible problem for motorists... There are currently 16 flood warnings and more than 40 flood alerts in place across England and Wales, most covering western coastal areas.
Strong winds and higher than average tides have prompted a warning of flooding risk caused by large waves... (Photo: Cars make their way through sleet and snow in Buxton, Derbyshire) - London,EN,UK -The Daily Mail/Mail Online/PRESS ASSOCIATION -23 February 2015
* Britain is braced for a double whammy of bad weather today
... ‘Supertides’ as high as 50ft were expected to batter the West, while in the North snow storms and ice were predicted... The Environment Agency has issued 60 flood warnings as the unusually high tides threaten coastal homes... Gusts of up to 60mph are expected and further icy conditions are forecast for today and tomorrow ...
Soaked: Huge waves engulfed Porthcawl promenade in South Wales last night as high tides added to a weather double whammy.
... The massive waves hitting stretches of the coastline were said to be the largest in 20 years. They are being caused by the moon being closer to the Earth than usual and causing a stronger gravitational pull... Seaside towns were last night preparing themselves for the next high tide – and the potential damage that it may cause... London,EN,UK - The Daily Mail by SARA SMYTH FOR & Mail On Line, by MARK DUELL -23 February 2015
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