‘You’ll get swept away’
IDIOTIC selfie-takers are being warned not to risk their lives by posing for dangerous snaps along the coastline as Hurricane Lorenzo hits.
This weekend will see 65mph winds and a whole host of torrid conditions as storms batter the UK.
The Met Office’s yellow weather warning has prompted the RNLI to plead with people to take care.
It comes amid fears they will line quaysides and clifftops to take photographs of themselves with huge ■ Ilfracombe, right waves as a backdrop. Officials say people could be easily swept out to sea, and their death, by the waves.
The RNLI’s Steve Instance said: “We are expecting more strong winds to hit, bringing with it rough sea conditions.
“Those heading to the coast to take photographs of the conditions should make sure that they don’t get too close.
“Strong winds and heavy rain will make the cliff paths treacherous and extra care should be taken when coastal walking. We would advise people to stay out of the water.”
Parts of Britain face strong winds as the remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo pass over the country, before two inches of rain will fall in as little as six hours this weekend.
The wettest and windiest weather will be in south-west England and south Wales. The heaviest rain is expected in eastern areas tomorrow.
Forecasters said flooding on roads could increase journey times, while train services could be affected.
Power cuts and flooding of some homes and businesses are both “likely”. The Environment Agency has also imposed 21 flood alerts.
Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: “It will be turning quite windy as well. There will be gusts along the coasts of between 35mph and 45mph.”