More Weather Warnings in Place
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24,600 homes and businesses are without power as severe winds batter the UK. Weather warnings have been put in place.
A further 130,000 properties in eastern England have had power restored after winds of up to 83mph damaged powerlines, the UK Power Networks said. Across the country, extreme winds brought down trees and power cables, blocked transport routes and damaged homes. Weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England, until Friday evening.
Snow has hit the northeast once again, for two night in a row, getting heavier each night. Norfolk was among the worst areas, with 20,800 properties without power. The BBC has just reported that Germany and Amsterdam are limiting the number of planes they are letting depart.
Four people have been killed so far due to falling trees.
Dutch Railways also said that some of their power lines had been damaged, as well as some tracks.
“NS and ProRail, therefore, have to stop the train service until further notice. Only Arriva trains in Groningen and Limburg can continue running.”
At Cologne/Bonn airport in Germany, one in four flights has been cancelled.
The new yellow warning is for snow and ice, advising caution when driving.
Headed out this afternoon? There are blustery showers in store for many of us making it feel chilly, but there is also plenty of #sunshine, especially in the east pic.twitter.com/dlGvsUt84Q
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 18, 2018
Until 5 am this morning, drivers in Scotland and northern England were warned to not drive at all. This is a first since the warnings in 2013, where similar weather warnings were put out. It was later decreased, however.
Winter still isn’t over, so wrap up warm and drive safely.