BR wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:24 pm
big mervyn wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:08 pm
BR wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:03 pm
Aird wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:30 am
Having. Just looked at the weather forecast for Newport this afternoon rain and 60 mph winds Sexton is probably lucky not to be involved today.
If there was a forecast of 60 mph winds in Newport, the match would be off already.
Still blowy enough with a Force 7 blowing in the open part of the ground.
BBC weather currently forecasting winds up to 59mph and 98% chance of heavy rain between 2pm and 4 pm in Newport
By 'winds up to' do they mean gusts?
59mph sustained wind is over 50 knots which is a proper storm, which on land wouldd be a red warning like Friday in SW england.
This is the yellow warning currently in place for Newport:
Yellow warning of wind
Starts: 12:00 GMT on Sun 20 FebruaryEnds: 13:00 GMT on Mon 21 February
Further periods of very strong winds on Sunday and Monday, with possible disruption.
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, along with trees/branches being brought down
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
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