Where else will Storm Ciaran cause bad weather? A list of Met Office rain and wind warnings across UK
Storm Ciaran has made landfall in the UK and with it strong winds and heavy rain could last for three days – prompting school closures and major travel disruption.
While the worst of the weather has so far been concentrated in the south, heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to affect much of the UK.
Here is a list of warnings, where the bad weather is expected to hit and when.
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Amber wind warning – 6am to midday on Thursday
This covers the following areas:
East Sussex
Kent
On Thursday morning, very strong west to southwesterly winds are likely to develop across parts of East Sussex and Kent, the Met Office said.
Gusts of 70-80mph are possible and could get over 85mph in a few of the most exposed coastal spots.
Follow latest: Storm Ciaran brings wind speeds of up to 104mph
Yellow rain warning – 6pm on Wednesday to midnight on Thursday
This covers the following areas:
East of England
London and South East England
North West England
South West England
Wales
West Midlands
Heavy rain is expected throughout Thursday as Storm Ciaran sweeps the country. 20-30mm is likely quite widely, but a number of places may see 40-60mm.
Upland areas of southwest England and Wales may see 80mm of rain, while a few places in northern Wales could get more than 100mm, the Met Office said.
“Given this amount of rainfall, the current saturated conditions, and the potential for fallen leaves to block drains etc, further impacts are likely,” the Met Office warned.
Yellow wind warning – 9pm on Wednesday to midnight on Thursday
This covers the following areas:
East of England
London and South East England
South West England
Wales
Winds are likely to frequently gust 50-60mph inland, and could reach 70mph in a few exposed locations, mainly coasts and hills.
Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown off roofs, is possible and flying debris could cause injuries and danger to life. Some travel disruption is expected and there could be power cuts.
Waves batter Kingsand in Cornwall on Thursday morning
Yellow rain warning – 6am on Thursday to 6am on Friday
This covers the following areas:
Central, Tayside and Fife
Grampian
Highlands and Eilean Siar
North East England
Southwest Scotland, Lothian Borders
Yorkshire and Humber
The yellow warning for rain associated with Storm Ciaran extends as far north as Aberdeen, with people in parts of northeast England and eastern Scotland told to expect periods of heavy rain.
Strong easterly winds, becoming northerly by Friday morning, will accompany the rainfall, and could exacerbate its impacts, the Met Office warned.
Yellow rain warning – 3pm on Saturday to midnight on Saturday
This covers the following areas:
East Sussex
Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Kent
West Sussex
Frequent heavy showers, along with gusty winds, are likely to cause travel disruption and flooding of a few places, the Met Office said.
There could be dangerous conditions at the coast and buses and trains are likely to be affected.
An outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon has prompted urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water.
At least 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis disease have been confirmed in and around the town of Brixham in South West England.
But what is the parasite that is making people sick, what are the symptoms of being infected with it and how serious can it be?
What is cryptosporidiosis disease?
Cryptosporidiosis is the disease caused by the parasite cryptosporidium.
Often shortened to crypto, infections can be caused by drinking contaminated water or swallowing contaminated water in swimming pools or streams.
It can also be acquired through contact with the faeces of infected animals or humans.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of cryptosporidiosis include:
• profuse watery diarrhoea
• stomach pains
• nausea or vomiting
• low-grade fever
• loss of appetite
How long does it last?
Most people develop symptoms within one to 12 days of picking up the parasite.
Symptoms usually last for about two weeks, but can last up to six weeks or longer when the immune system is not working properly.
During the illness, you might think you are getting better but the illness returns a couple of days later before you fully recover.
How serious is it?
Most people recover, but in people with severely weakened immune systems it can cause severe disease and can be fatal.
Serious cases and death used to be more common, according to Paul Hunter, professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
This is because before effective antiretroviral treatments were introduced for HIV/AIDS, people living with these illnesses would not recover if they picked up cryptosporidiosis.
Who is most at risk of serious illness?
People with weak immune systems are at greater risk of serious illness. This includes:
• people on some immunosuppressive drugs, for example cancer or transplant patients
• people with untreated HIV/AIDS
• malnourished children
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Residents ‘worried’ over water parasite
Does it need treatment?
There is no specific treatment for cryptosporidiosis.
It important to drink plenty of fluids as diarrhoea or vomiting can lead to dehydration, according to advice from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
You might also want to talk to a pharmacist about oral rehydration sachets to help replace the sugar, salts and minerals the body has lost.
Dr Lincoln Sargeant, Torbay’s Director of Public Health, said anyone with “severe symptoms like bloody diarrhoea” should contact NHS 111 or their GP.
Severe cases may require hospital treatment.
How do you know if you have crypto?
The symptoms of crypto are similar to other stomach bugs, so the only way to know for sure if you have it is for your doctor to send a sample of your faeces to be tested in a laboratory.
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How can you stop the illness spreading?
If you are ill, stay away from nursery, school or work while you have symptoms, and for at least 48 hours after they stop.
You should also avoid swimming for two weeks after being unwell.
You should not prepare food for anyone else until 48 hours after diarrhoea has stopped.
Make sure you’re using good handwashing practices too, washing your hands thoroughly when handling food and after using the toilet.
The UKHSA also advises washing bedding and towels on the hottest possible cycle.
A one-year-old girl has died after being struck by a Land Rover in the car park of a church in Aberdeenshire.
The incident occurred at Plymouth Brethren Christian Church on Eigie Road in Balmedie at around 7.45pm on Wednesday.
Police Scotland said the girl was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
The 40-year-old man driving the car was uninjured.
Inspector Scott Deans said: “At this time our thoughts are with the family of the deceased, along with everyone else affected by this tragic incident.
“Our investigation into the circumstances remains ongoing and we’d like to thank the wider Balmedie community for their patience and understanding as officers carry out their enquiries in the area.”
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