Norfolk County is set to experience the impact of Storm Ciaran, with strong winds and heavy rainfall expected. The storm is expected to begin on Wednesday evening and persist until Thursday morning, with a yellow weather warning for wind in place during this time. The Met Office has forecasted winds of up to 50 or 60mph in coastal areas and 40mph further inland. The rainfall, which is particularly unwelcome due to already saturated ground from Storm Babet, will gradually decrease heading into the weekend.
The spokesperson for the Met Office, Stephen Dixon, highlighted the disruptive nature of the upcoming weather conditions. The risk of trees falling, power cuts, and travel disruption is present over the next few days. While the storm is expected to weaken as it moves into the North Sea on Friday, the weather will remain unsettled. Graham Plant, Norfolk County Council’s cabinet member for highways, infrastructure, and transport, advised people to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to check road conditions before setting off. He also emphasized the importance of not driving through floodwater and adapting driving behavior to the road conditions.
Overall, Storm Ciaran will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to Norfolk County, leading to potential power cuts, travel disruption, and fallen trees. The storm is expected to intensify from Wednesday evening and persist until Thursday morning, with winds reaching up to 60mph in coastal areas. The Met Office has also warned of the potential for flooding due to the already saturated ground. It is advised to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to exercise caution on the roads if travel is necessary.
