by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Nov 1, 2023 | Travel, Weather
From the RAC: It’s crucial drivers in the south and west of the UK take proper notice the Met Office’s warnings as the arrival of Storm Ciarán brings in some exceptionally strong winds – and some distinctly unpleasant driving conditions with it. Sticking to...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Oct 31, 2023 | Environment, Weather
The Met Office is warning that, during the early hours (around 3am) of Thursday, northwesterly winds will develop across the Isles of Scilly and southwestern parts of England and Wales. Here, gusts are likely to reach 70-80 mph in some coastal areas and in a few...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Oct 30, 2023 | Bude, Environment, Weather
High tide in Bude yesterday afternoon viewed from Summerleaze, The Strand, Nanny Moore’s and Crooklets. The water was overtopping at points along the Strand, including the bus shelter, and close to the Bencoolen recreation centre. Some intrepid surfers were out....
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Oct 29, 2023 | Bude, Weather
The Met Office is predicting more weather of the wind and rain variety in the south west. There is a yellow warning for rain in Bude on Wednesday 1st November, associated with Storm Ciarán, and Thursday brings the added joy of a yellow warning for very strong and...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Oct 29, 2023 | Cornwall, Councils, Environment, Weather
Crews from St Mary’s (Isles of Scilly), Falmouth, Helston, Truro, St Mawes, Polruan, Liskeard and Looe have all attended flooding incidents in the past 12 hours, and the danger is not over yet. Flood alerts have been updated today and still include Flexbury and...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Oct 28, 2023 | Emergency services, Environment, Weather
A red flood warning, which means flooding is expected, is in place for parts of Bude and other sections of Cornwall’s North Coast. This is for the high tides on Saturday evening 28 October and Sunday evening 29 October. The government alerts says: High...
