Red sky in the morning . . . weathermen's warning of 60mph winds and high tides that could spark flooding in coastal areas
A small corner of Britain woke up to a stunning dawn this morning after heavy rain battered the nation overnight.
The sun streamed through the clouds creating a dramatic display of spectacular colours over Malmesbury in Wiltshire, after the rain finally cleared about 5am.
The band of rain swept across Britain from the south west at about midnight, and is currently drenching the north of England, parts of northern Ireland and Scotland.
Met Office spokesman Helen Chivers said: 'The band of rain is approaching the north of England and it will stay across Northern Ireland and Scotland today. It is looking like it will last most of the day.'
Meanwhile, gale force winds and high tides along parts of Britain's coastline today could lead to flooding.
The west and south coast of Wales and
the coasts of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are likely to experience
gusts of up to 60mph, forecasters said.
The Environment Agency said strong westerly winds would cause stormy seas which, combined with some of the highest tides of the year, would lead to high sea levels and spray coming over sea walls.
Low-lying coastal roads, farmland and isolated houses could be vulnerable to flooding, but the agency is also warning of the possibility of more significant problems.
Thundery showers are expected to hit Britain this afternoon, especially the southern coastal counties.
There are currently 28 flood warnings in place, mostly for coastal areas in the South West and Wales, with one also in the North East, and high tides are likely to lead to more warnings being issued.
There are 76 less severe flood alerts in place.
Gemma Plumb, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said there would be gusts of 50 to 55mph throughout the day along the south west Wales coast and would reach up to 60mph in places.
In Devon and Cornwall the gusts are expected to reach between 40 and 55mph.
The Met Office said winds were expected to increase to 'gale or severe gale force' on exposed parts of the coast, which could lead to localised disruption to transport.
The Environment Agency said its teams had been out checking flood defences and closing tidal gates ahead of the high tides, and warned people to be careful driving or walking along the coast over the next few days.
People should be particularly careful on exposed areas, where there is a risk of being swept away by waves or being hit by debris thrown up by waves, the agency added.
Meanwhile, two brothers were praised for saving a drowning woman, in her thirties, who was swept out toe sea as she tried to reach her dog.
She was airlifted to hospital suffering severe hypothermia, but rescue crews say she would have died had the brothers not risked their lives to save her.
The men, from Newquay and Perranporth, spotted her floating in the water and plunged into the 6ft high waves and swam more than fifty yards with a lifebelt before the inshore lifeboat and rescue helicopter arrived.
The brothers stayed with her after coastguard teams warned them not to try to make it back through the rough surf breaking on the shore.
All three were helped into Newquay’s inshore lifeboat from where the woman was airlifted to hospital.
The bad weather and floods caused red faces in Weston-super-Mare where a businesses along the seafront were swamped after someone forgot to shut the gates on the Somerset resort's new £29 million sea defences.
Knightstone Road was under several inches underwater, with motorists having to travel at a crawl to get through the floods.
One business, The Old Thatched Cottage restaurant in Knightstone Road, had to call in specialists to clean and dry the carpets so they could open for customers.
Yesterday, as clear blue skies and autumn
sunshine swept across Cornwall, high winds and rain put a
dampener on spirits in Blackpool.
Dark and gloomy skies in the northern seaside town cast a shadow over the holiday destination, making the day unpleasant for many tourists.
Meanwhile, dog walkers and families enjoyed pleasant warm weather on the south coast, avoiding any downpours affecting the north.
The sun streamed through the clouds creating a dramatic display of spectacular colours over Malmesbury in Wiltshire, after the rain finally cleared about 5am.
The band of rain swept across Britain from the south west at about midnight, and is currently drenching the north of England, parts of northern Ireland and Scotland.
Beauty: The morning sun creates a dramatic display of stunning colours over Malmesbury, Wiltshire this morning
Stunning: The sun rises behind a church in
Malmesbury after a band of heavy rain swept across the UK last night -
and now it's heading north
Otterbourne in Hampshire endured the most rain, with 23mm falling - almost a quarter of the expected levels for October.
Met Office spokesman Helen Chivers said: 'The band of rain is approaching the north of England and it will stay across Northern Ireland and Scotland today. It is looking like it will last most of the day.'
Meanwhile, gale force winds and high tides along parts of Britain's coastline today could lead to flooding.
Outlook: Wet weather will hit the north of England and Scotland today,
and also the South West. The South East will be hit by heavy showers
tomorrow and the rainstorms will start to clear as the weekend
approaches
WEATHER LORE: WHAT'S THE SCIENCE?
Red sky at night; shepherds delight,
Red sky in the morning; shepherds warning
This is a line from an ancient rhyme often repeated by mariners over the centuries.
It is a rule of thumb for weather forecasting dating back more than 2,000 years.
Storms tend to travel from west to east around the globe due to the rotation of the Earth.
The reddish glow that can appear in the sky in the morning often means more bad weather is on the way - but from the east.
The red colour is created by particles suspended in the air.
When red sky appears at night it is generally assumed the weather will be better the next day.
It often indicates that a storm system is on the west side, opposite the sunset.
Red sky in the morning; shepherds warning
This is a line from an ancient rhyme often repeated by mariners over the centuries.
It is a rule of thumb for weather forecasting dating back more than 2,000 years.
Storms tend to travel from west to east around the globe due to the rotation of the Earth.
The reddish glow that can appear in the sky in the morning often means more bad weather is on the way - but from the east.
The red colour is created by particles suspended in the air.
When red sky appears at night it is generally assumed the weather will be better the next day.
It often indicates that a storm system is on the west side, opposite the sunset.
The Environment Agency said strong westerly winds would cause stormy seas which, combined with some of the highest tides of the year, would lead to high sea levels and spray coming over sea walls.
Low-lying coastal roads, farmland and isolated houses could be vulnerable to flooding, but the agency is also warning of the possibility of more significant problems.
Thundery showers are expected to hit Britain this afternoon, especially the southern coastal counties.
There are currently 28 flood warnings in place, mostly for coastal areas in the South West and Wales, with one also in the North East, and high tides are likely to lead to more warnings being issued.
There are 76 less severe flood alerts in place.
Gemma Plumb, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said there would be gusts of 50 to 55mph throughout the day along the south west Wales coast and would reach up to 60mph in places.
In Devon and Cornwall the gusts are expected to reach between 40 and 55mph.
The Met Office said winds were expected to increase to 'gale or severe gale force' on exposed parts of the coast, which could lead to localised disruption to transport.
The Environment Agency said its teams had been out checking flood defences and closing tidal gates ahead of the high tides, and warned people to be careful driving or walking along the coast over the next few days.
People should be particularly careful on exposed areas, where there is a risk of being swept away by waves or being hit by debris thrown up by waves, the agency added.
Meanwhile, two brothers were praised for saving a drowning woman, in her thirties, who was swept out toe sea as she tried to reach her dog.
Splash: Waves gushed over the low wall on Blackpool seafront and crashed on to the promenade yesterday
Battering: Gale force winds and a high tide produce waves battering the seafront and harbour at Aberystwyth yesterday
She was face down in the water when the
brothers dived in and swam to her at storm-lashed Little Fistral beach
in Newquay, Cornwall.She was airlifted to hospital suffering severe hypothermia, but rescue crews say she would have died had the brothers not risked their lives to save her.
The men, from Newquay and Perranporth, spotted her floating in the water and plunged into the 6ft high waves and swam more than fifty yards with a lifebelt before the inshore lifeboat and rescue helicopter arrived.
The brothers stayed with her after coastguard teams warned them not to try to make it back through the rough surf breaking on the shore.
All three were helped into Newquay’s inshore lifeboat from where the woman was airlifted to hospital.
The bad weather and floods caused red faces in Weston-super-Mare where a businesses along the seafront were swamped after someone forgot to shut the gates on the Somerset resort's new £29 million sea defences.
Corfe Castle in Dorset looks eerie as mist settles over the landscape
Warm glow: The sun starts to bathe the landscape in a warm glow around the famous castle
They
were left open during the storms and firms were counting the cost today
after sea water surged into their premises. Strong winds and heavy rain
added to the high tide which saw waves crashing on to the prom.Knightstone Road was under several inches underwater, with motorists having to travel at a crawl to get through the floods.
One business, The Old Thatched Cottage restaurant in Knightstone Road, had to call in specialists to clean and dry the carpets so they could open for customers.
Changing seasons: The autumn colours glow brigthly across the Dorset landscape and there isn't a cloud in the sky
Dark and gloomy skies in the northern seaside town cast a shadow over the holiday destination, making the day unpleasant for many tourists.
Meanwhile, dog walkers and families enjoyed pleasant warm weather on the south coast, avoiding any downpours affecting the north.
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