Storm Ciarán: South of England flooding and warning sirens

Summary

Yellow warning for wind and rain by the Met Office remains in place along the south coast
Amber severe weather warning lifted across the region
Storm Ciarán was declared a major incident in Hampshire, with schools advised to close on Thursday
'Mini tornado' sweeps through Dorset village damaging properties
Wind gusts of 70mph recorded at The Needles, with 90mph possible in exposed locations
Portland flood alert sirens sound as residents prepare for flooding

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Indy Almroth-Wright, Sue Paz, Emily Hudson, Tristan Pascoe, Briony Leyland, Dominic Blake, Alexis Green, Emily Ford and Michael Stoddard

Storm sets pressure recordpublished at 13:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
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West Bay to Burton Bradstock coast path shutpublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
The coast path from West Bay to Burton Bradstock has been closed by Dorset Council.
The council said: "We are also receiving reports of people visiting East Beach, which is at risk from wave overtopping.
"Please stay away from the coast. Beaches, cliffs, piers etc. are potentially dangerous during Storm Ciarán."
The south coast remains under a yellow weather warning, external issued by the Met Office for rain until midnight and wind until 17:00 GMT.
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The council has closed the coast path due to the extreme weather
Discoloured water in Christchurch and Bournemouthpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
The deluge of rain has left some homes in the Christchurch and Bournemouth area with discoloured water.
Bournemouth Water said the heavy rainfall "has resulted in increased colour in the river that supplies Knapp Mill Water Treatment Works.
"While our current treatment process can remove the majority of this, a small amount may remain.
"We appreciate that this is not pleasant, but would like to reassure customers that the water is fully treated and is fine to continue to use and drink as normal."
The water firm said it expected the colour of the water to return to normal over the next few days.
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Coloured water may run from taps in the in Bournemouth and Christchurch areas, Bournemouth Water said
Video shows road between Weymouth and Portland underwaterpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
In Dorset, the strong winds, a high tide and rain has led to Portland being cut off.
Dan Sands captured the scene on Portland Beach Road alongside Chesil Beach.
Posting on Facebook, he said: "Out for a walk this morning seeing what Storm Ciaran brought our way - this was the only road on to Portland, no wonder it is closed. Stay safe everyone."
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Dramatic video shows the road between Weymouth and Portland underwater cutting off the only route on or off the peninsular
Milk van surrounded by flood-waterpublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
BBC Weather Watcher Xalo Bartley sent in this picture of a milk van delivering to New Forest villagers getting caught by the flood-water in Woodlands.Hopefully, the driver made it to safety and the milk made it to doorsteps this morning.
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The milk van ended up surrounded by floodwater
Emotional landlord assesses flood damage to pubpublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Paul Risbridger, who only took on the historic pub last year, is determined to get back open.
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Flooded pub facing epic storm clean-uppublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Staff at a Ringwood pub flooded during heavy rainfall are facing a massive clean-up.
Water flowed into The Elm Tree Pub, Ringwood earlier where staff are using pumps to try and remove it.
Pub landlord, Paul Risbridger, who only took the business on a year ago, said: “Hopefully as soon as we can dry it out and clean the floors up we can get operational again quite soon.
"Obviously the problem is going to be what the weather is going to do today and into tonight because it seems like this storm is not over yet.
“You do long hours, I’ve put a lot of work in and obviously it knocks you back. It’s going to make things pretty hard for the next few days.”
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Water flooded into the Elm Tree Pub as Storm Ciarán moved in
Stay away from island's coast warningpublished at 11:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Isle of Wight Council has urged people to stay away from the island's beaches and coastal paths as stormy weather continues.
The authority said: "We have reports of damage to esplanades and sea walls from around the Island.
"More storm damage is expected. For your own safety and that of your pets, please stay away from coastal paths, piers and esplanades." A Met Office yellow warning, external for wind is in place until 17:00 and for rain until midnight.
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Many paths in coastal areas have been left damaged after the stormy weather
Lovely weather for.....dogspublished at 11:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
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These dogs out for a walk in Ringwood enjoyed a splash about in a flooded field.
Beach steps shut after detaching from cliffpublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Steps down to a New Forest beach have been closed after they detached from a cliffside during Storm Ciarán.
New Forest District Council said the Hordle Beach steps had "become detached due to cliff movement".
The authority added: "The yellow weather warning remains in place for our region, with wind speeds and tidal surges likely to increase through the morning.
"Please continue to check local conditions and travel with caution."
Image source, New Forest District Council
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Hordle Beach steps have been closed after becoming detached during cliff movement
Storm batters island lifeboat stationpublished at 10:28 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Image source, Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
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The lifeboat station's boathouse has been left caved in by the stormy weather
Waves and strong winds from Storm Ciarán have caved in the door of a lifeboat station on the Isle of Wight.
Posting on its Facebook, external page, Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat said: "Unfortunately Storm Ciaran took its toll on our station in the early hours of this morning, rendering the boathouse door unusable and broke [sic].
"The crew our [sic] currently clearing debris and making safe, whilst waiting for roller door engineer."
The lifeboat crew said they had never seen "this amount of damage and destruction" in Sandown in more than 30 years.
The lifeboat station said the storm had also left beach huts and many businesses in the area damaged.
Image source, Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Station
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Beach huts along the seafront have also been damaged
Drone captures Wool floodingpublished at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Guy Pool captured the flooding at Wool in Dorset showing Woolbridge and Woolbridge Manor.
The Environment Agency (EA), external has issued a flood alert for the area of the Lower Frome and tributaries.
Image source, Guy Pool
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Wool flooding
Swanage wave barriers displaced by stormy seaspublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Wave barriers at a seaside resort have been displaced by huge waves.
The grey blocks, painted to form a trail and make them easier to see against the pavement, have been pushed and left scattered along Swanage seafront.
The barriers are put in place each year by the Environment Agency (EA) between October and April to help protect the town from coastal flooding.
Image source, Andy Knill
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Swanage wave barriers
Image source, Andy Knill
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Swanage wave barriers
'Mini tornado' damages properties in Dorset villagepublished at 09:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
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City's bridge reopens as wind warning easedpublished at 09:19 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Southampton's Itchen Bridge has reopened.
The toll bridge shut on Wednesday at 19:00 GMT ahead of the arrival of Storm Ciarán.
The route, linking Woolston to the city centre, has reopened as the weather has significantly subsided.
Image source, Southampton City Council
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Itchen Bridge
At the scene: Preschool shuts after floodingpublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Emily Hudson
BBC News
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A children’s nursery in Christchurch has been flooded overnight. Poppets preschool, in the Priory car park, won't open today.
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Flood barriers were installed six months ago after the last flood but it’s thought water has come through the old stone walls. The preschool is about 20 metres back from Christchurch Quay where there is a flood warning.
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Poppets pre-school
Portland flood alert sirens soundpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Residents on the Isle of Portland have been told to prepare for flooding.
Flood warning sirens have been activated and the Environment Agency (EA) has issued a flood warning for the Chiswell area, external.
It covers the A354, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square - up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road.The warning means
- turn off gas, water and electricity
- move things upstairs or to safety
- move family, pets and car to safety
Portland Beach Road which links Portland to Weymouth has also been shut.
A flood warning is also in place for Portland Harbour at Ferry Bridge, external.
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Weather forecast for Thursdaypublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
Sophia Herod
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Heavy downpours and strong gusty winds are affecting the region.
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Weather bulletin for Nov 2 2023
Storm Ciarán: Calm scenes in Southseapublished at 08:53 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
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Southsea in Portsmouth appeared to have escaped the worst of the weather as BBC reporter Dominic Blake captured the calm early morning scene at 07:30 GMT.
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The hovercraft was seen arriving on Southsea beach from the Isle of Wight
Amber wind warning lifted for south coastpublished at 08:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2023
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Across the south coast, an amber warning - the second most severe - for wind has been lifted.
A Met Office Yellow, external warning for rain and wind remains in place until midnight.
Very strong and potentially damaging winds associated with Storm Ciarán could see disruption to rail services, flooded roads and power cuts.
The area for the amber warning is now in place in East Sussex and Kent.
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