November 12, 2007

Some good weather news from England

That big storm surge I wrote about on the 8th turned out to be less than they had forecast. From the BBC:
Thousands go home after tide fear
Thousands of people who left their homes amid fears of flooding are returning after the biggest tidal surge for half a century.

Fears of widespread flooding in eastern England have diminished as tides peaked without major breaches of sea defences.

The waters were nearly 8in (20cm) lower than originally feared and passed without causing major damage.
Some minor issues:
Norfolk police said water had breached flood defences in the centre of Great Yarmouth but there was "no risk to persons or property".
Good news! Shows what proper forecasting and well maintained levees and storm gates can do. Posted by DaveH at November 12, 2007 9:32 AM
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