February 23, 2017 10.01 am
This story is over 81 months old
What to expect as Storm Doris hits Lincoln
As Storm Doris travels across the county through Lincoln today, motorists are being advised to be cautious and only travel if they really have to. A Met Office amber warning has been put out across Lincolnshire from 8am until 8pm this evening, with the risk of winds of up to 80mph. Heavy rain is also…
As Storm Doris travels across the county through Lincoln today, motorists are being advised to be cautious and only travel if they really have to.
A Met Office amber warning has been put out across Lincolnshire from 8am until 8pm this evening, with the risk of winds of up to 80mph.
Heavy rain is also expected through much of the county today, especially this afternoon.
Lincoln is in the path of Storm Doris. Image: Met Office
Forecast
10am – Eight degrees, heavy rain with gusts of 51mph
11am – Six degrees, heavy rain with gusts of 53mph
12pm – Five degrees, heavy rain with gusts of 52mph
1pm – Seven degrees, thick cloud with gusts of 46mph
2pm – Six degrees, heavy rain with gusts of 47mph
3pm – Five degrees, heavy rain with gusts of 50mph
4pm – Five degrees, heavy rain with gusts of 50mph
5pm – Five degrees, light rain with gusts of 45mph
6pm – Four degrees, light rain with gusts of 21mph
Be prepared
There are many ways you can keep safe during strong winds by being prepared. Tips include:
Secure items outside your home that could be blown away, such as patio furniture, bins etc
Place cars in garages or where they will be protected from flying debris, such as tiles or branches for example
Remove items from around your home that may be blown into windows/patio doors
Keep pets indoors. Shelter outdoor pets, or bring under cover in a protected location
Check that nearby trees and/or tall structures are undamaged and in good repair and are not in danger of being blown over and damaging your home or placing people in danger
The Lincolnite will be keeping you up to date with Storm Doris as it passes through the county.
The Lincolnite welcomes your views. All comments are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules. Please stay on topic and be respectful of other readers.
While incidents in local games may be rare, the voices of three referees in Lincolnshire underline a stark reality — the need for more action and enhanced education.
The issue is very topical this week after Tom Foley’s decision to step away from international match officiating for the foreseeable future after a “torrent of criticism and abuse,” but will continue to officiate in the Premiership.
Lincolnshire’s healthcare is preparing for winter with projects like acute respiratory hubs to address the expected surge in demand at this time of the year.
Rebecca Neno, Winter Director for the Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, stressed the significance of these hubs for local respiratory care, addressing the NHS’s recurrent winter challenges. The Clinical Assessment Service, via the 111 helpline, swiftly connects Lincolnshire callers to local clinicians for home assessments.
Whatsapp
