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Published:
September 27, 2006
Stormy
weather predicted for Burnham-On-Sea during October high tides
Long-range
forecasts of gusty winds and stormy conditions for Burnham-On-Sea
during early October are being closely watched by Environment
Agency bosses as they plan for another set of record high tides.
The
forecasts for the weekend of October 7-9, when the high tides
are due in Burnham, suggest we could see winds of up to 35mph.
Environment Agency spokesman Paul Gainey told Burnham-On-Sea.com
that the forecasts are being closely watched, but said residents
should not be too worried about the potential for flooding.
"We
have to be careful with long-range forecasts, which can be unreliable.
For flooding to occur, we would need to see tidal surges and bad
weather occurring at the same time," he said.
"At
the moment, we are fairly confident that there will be no serious
problems in Burnham or along the Bristol Channel coast, but we
will know more next week."
He
added: "We are monitoring the situation closely and planning
as far ahead as possible by making sure flood defence teams are
in place and other precautions are ready."
The
comments came after the first round of exceptionally high tides
during early of September passed without problems due to calm
weather. Residents have their fingers crossed for similar conditions
in October.
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