Temperatures due to tumble but storms are expected to die down
TEMPERATURES ACROSS the region are set to drop as winds which have battered the country over recent days start to die down.
The Met Office has forecast that the maximum temperatures for Yorkshire and the Humber today are unlikely to top 8C while it will be bright but still windy.
Weather warnings of wind remained in place across the country yesterday as Storm Diana brought strong gusts and heavy rain, causing transport delays and power outages.
At Hull Kingston Rovers’ headquarters they confirmed a “major incident” at the KCOM Craven Park ground when a floodlight pylon was blown over.
There were no injuries and the stadium was evacuated but a club spokesperson added: “It will remain closed until further notice. Testing will commence from contractors who installed the lights five years ago on the integrity of the remaining structures, before a decision is made on reopening the stadium.”
Winds of up to 72mph were measured in Plymouth and hundreds of homes had power cuts due to adverse winds and rain.
Western Power Distribution reported outages across the South-West, Midlands and Wales during lunchtime and early afternoon.
The strongest winds of the day were of up to 82mph, measured at Needles Old Battery on the Isle of Wight, whilst St Mary’s Airport on the Isles of Scilly saw gales of up to 74mph.
Forecasters said delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport were likely and some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities are potentially going to be affected by spray from waves.
They warned there was a small chance of injuries from large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
The Environment Agency and National Fire Chiefs Council urged the public to avoid lifeendangering risks such as taking “storm selfies”.