28 Mar Storm Imogen destroys Essex
ESSEX saw strong winds and heavy rain overnight as Storm Imogen battered the county. A yellow warning for wind is still in place for Essex as the tail end of the storm lingers on. Essex Weather Centre says Monday will have bright or sunny intervals and occasional blustery showers.
They also predict South-Westerly winds will reach gale force at times bringing some local disruption to travel. Maximum temperature 10 deg C. Last night, winds of up to 53mph were recorded in Southend and thunder and lightning storms passed over Colchester.
Recent wind gust of 53mph in Southend as another squall passes through. Risk of localised surface water flooding over next hour. – Essex Weather Centre (@EssexWeather) February 8, 2016
For the rest of the week, forecasters say Tuesday will be dry in the morning but showers will appear in the evening and overnight frost on Wednesday and Thursday will be followed by mainly dry days. Windy and rain developing on Friday – which could turn to sleet if temperatures drop still further.
