Penelope Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Looks as though there is the possibility of another storm surge tomorrow. The Thames barrier is to be closed and severe flood warnings are to be issued for coastal areas. http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/paterson-issues-storms-pledge-1 If it comes, this could be worse than the one of a week or so ago, due to the volume of flood water coming down our rivers adding to the total volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Oh Sugar, Hopefully it wont happen, just hope no-one gets injured or worse if it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 There hasn't been a normal tide round my way because of the wind and lots and lots of flood water coming out of the rivers and streams, they are real big tides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 The one saving grace is the wind is from the south and not northerly which is always a killer for those on the north sea coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yep, straight down the bottle neck that is the English Channel, and backing up everywhere. The one saving grace is the wind is from the south and not northerly which is always a killer for those on the north sea coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Severn Bore has a three star rating for both tides tomorrow and Saturday morning as well, this will be the best bore for a month Should be quite a sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 My understanding of tidal behaviour in the North Sea is that this basin fills and empties, from the north through the Pentland Firth, from south through the English Channel, the two flood tides meeting offshore around Bridlington. This is mainly a question for those more versed in sea lore than myself, but would it be the case that south of Bridlington a southerly wind would lead to a higher tide, while to the north a wind from the north would have the same effect? Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yep, straight down the bottle neck that is the English Channel, and backing up everywhere. Added to the spring tide should cause problems for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 perfect surge conditions are low pressure and north easterly gale force winds combined with what we call in the lowlands, spring tides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 My understanding of tidal behaviour in the North Sea is that this basin fills and empties, from the north through the Pentland Firth, from south through the English Channel, the two flood tides meeting offshore around Bridlington. This is mainly a question for those more versed in sea lore than myself, but would it be the case that south of Bridlington a southerly wind would lead to a higher tide, while to the north a wind from the north would have the same effect? Blackpowder Not quite, as the North Sea opens up as it goes north then it would not, and easterly gale would be another matter, once you get south of the Humber the land masses come to a pinch point and the flow cannot get through fast enough leading to a height surge with a southerly wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 My understanding of tidal behaviour in the North Sea is that this basin fills and empties, from the north through the Pentland Firth, from south through the English Channel, the two flood tides meeting offshore around Bridlington. This is mainly a question for those more versed in sea lore than myself, but would it be the case that south of Bridlington a southerly wind would lead to a higher tide, while to the north a wind from the north would have the same effect? Blackpowder I think it's where the low pressure is in relation to a high pressure area ie low in North Sea high in channel it affects the speed it can empty coupled with the tidal pull of the moon could give a big surge Hope every one takes note and precautions to safeguard their families All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I think it's where the low pressure is in relation to a high pressure area ie low in North Sea high in channel it affects the speed it can empty coupled with the tidal pull of the moon could give a big surge Hope every one takes note and precautions to safeguard their families All the best Quite right a combination of tide , wind and barometric pressure seems to make for extreme conditions. Hopefully we are all forwarned and prepared as much as possible for such circumstances. Certainly the last occurance in December 2013 saw our harbourside and promenade closed to the public at high water, and for good cause as flooding did occur. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Was shooting tide on a Nwest esturary today combination of fresh coming down and a Swest following 15mph wind put a good bit extra on. Tommorow I will not be going within miles of the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Tide was high enough today, without the following swesterly. Should be interesting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's going to be the SW, West and NW and Ireland that take the brunt of this one. Was shooting tide on a Nwest esturary today combination of fresh coming down and a Swest following 15mph wind put a good bit extra on. Tommorow I will not be going within miles of the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's going to be the SW, West and NW and Ireland that take the brunt of this one. I will be fine from flooding other than the winds my ears pop on the route home I am that high up in the hills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) This is how we got on round here http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/reader_photos_flooding_in_north_devon_1_3173776?storyId=1.3173777.1388762648 http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/photos_and_video_north_devon_flooded_by_storm_surge_1_3173777 Edited January 3, 2014 by The Croc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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