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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Hi Scott-See that we are expecting a surge tide down the River Thames tonight-the Thames Flood barrier is going to be in action to prevent flooding which is predicted in both some parts of Kent and Essex-Dartford is expected to be affected.

You live in Thurrock don't you-that's near the River Thames isn't it.

Hope you stay dry if you are in the said area.

Scott_Nelson · Guest

Hey Mark,

Thanks for the warning! Shocked

I work in Basildon, and at around 3.30pm we had an awful storm outside! The sky went dark and suddenly the rain was lashing it down in the howling wind! It was like a hurricane or tornado was going on outside! I work in a tall 9-floor office and the whole building was shaking! There was also a few flashes of lightening outside - and the electrics inside (mostly the lights) kept flickering. We then had a power cut for approximately 10 minutes before everything was restored - including the weather outside!

Driving home roughly an hour ago, the visibility on the A13 was quite poor due to surface spray on the road. I made it home in one piece but I have got to go shopping at Lakeside (and Tesco) a little later on! I hope I don't get caught in any storm!

Confused

Scott_Nelson · Guest

By the way, I forgot to mention that I live in Aveley (which is in Thurrock). Luckily where I live it's a hilly area! I'm situated roughly 3 miles from the River Thames. I can see the QE2 Bridge from where I live (and Canary Wharf, which is just 14 miles up the A13).

gfloyd · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

It gives Gordon Brown another chance to tell us all to stay calm & dont panic.
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

Sussex had Wind, Yain and the leafs were blowing all over at 4pm.. Luckly I could just see past the bonnet with the little ones in the car.

mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

Gordon Brown will be keeping a close eye on things. I wonder if he will wade down Norfolk to help to remove people from their homes.. Laughing

gfloyd · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject:

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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

SantaFefan · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

Although I live in Norfolk, I'm ok, my place is about 50 feet above the sea! which I have to add is looking pretty high down at the harbour here! Confused

One of our night staff has just phoned to say her street is under threat tonight so she won't be in... Rolling Eyes

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firewirefred · Guest

SantaFefan · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:39 pm Post subject:

One of our local radio stations ( Broadland ) has said there could be a 3 metre tidal surge in the early hours...... could be 53 all over again.
They are evacuating large areas of the town.
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Scott_Nelson · Guest

Well, I made it home in one piece from Tesco! It's VERY windy and cold, though!

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Scott_Nelson · Guest

Yeah, that's right! The only time the store is closed is on Sunday nights. I guess the staff have Sunday night off to party hard to Russell Davies Wink