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Becca Monaghan
Feb 17, 2022
Gravity-Defying Reverse Waterfall As Storm Dudley Hits UK
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The UK came face to face with Storm Dudley after strong winds and heavy rain hit the country on Wednesday.
Capel Curig in Wales experienced gusts of up to 81mph, Emley Moore in Yorkshire was hit with 74mph winds, and Drumalbin in Scotland saw 71mph gales.
The Met Office had issued an amber warning for strong winds covering central Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England above Hull over the evening, with yellow wind warnings in place as far south as Birmingham.
London North East Railway (LNER) has also warned passengers with tickets for journeys between York and Leeds and London King's Cross on Friday to move them to Thursday instead due to expected disruption and damage.
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The storm left thousands of homes without power ahead of Storm Eunice.
Northern Powergrid said 1,000 properties still had no lights on Thursday morning due to the weather.
"Our teams have restored power to some 19,000 homes and businesses impacted by Storm Dudley, and we are working to get the lights back on for around 1,000 properties still affected," a spokesperson said.
One good thing to come out of the battering was the incredible shots and clips amid the storm. Here are 16 of our favourites:
Whiff of Damien Hirst as these local sheep shelter from the storm in a bus stop. #lifeimitatesart #StormDudleypic.twitter.com/p9CwtpI7ns— Your username is far too long (@Your username is far too long) 1645037718
#StormDudley is doing weird things to the sky up in Edinburghpic.twitter.com/VUctBOTyLC— Jonty Fairless (@Jonty Fairless) 1645031110
Weird clouds over Glasgow... #StormDudleypic.twitter.com/m7QPJiXcZs— Brian Morrison (@Brian Morrison) 1645029530
I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s all that windy in Cumbria but the waterfalls have gone into reverse #StormDudleypic.twitter.com/7HiXPCAy4N— Bob Kendal (@Bob Kendal) 1645027172
"The waves are in the little pool" Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice are on their way towards Blackpool #StormDudley #StormEunice #StormHourpic.twitter.com/SifLtdVdZA— peter byrne (@peter byrne) 1645013167
Inis Me\u00e1in, Co. Galway feeling the force of Storm Dudley \ngrahambruton #StormDudleypic.twitter.com/KFI7yE8Q5i— \ud835\uddda\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude04\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude06 \ud835\udde7\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddfa (@\ud835\uddda\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude04\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude06 \ud835\udde7\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddfa) 1645054896
@WindyWilson88 some strange clouds south of Glasgow #StormDudleypic.twitter.com/bm5HfnyfoB— KaylaPup (@KaylaPup) 1645029147
South Clare, sculpted by Storm Dudley today.The geology, the waves, the light. #StormDudley #coclare #irelandpic.twitter.com/iaZIVmP9WW— Elaine Farrell (@Elaine Farrell) 1645044117
O dear #StormDudley on his way...pic.twitter.com/52AZ31eInE— Cees Bol (@Cees Bol) 1645030060
Storm Dudley has arrived on Islay this afternoonpic.twitter.com/ke1uSsV7EF— David Livingstone (@David Livingstone) 1645036891
Storm Dudley\u2019s passed by\u2026\n@StormHour @ThePhotoHour #StormDudleypic.twitter.com/sgmh8YpbN1— Paul Martin (@Paul Martin) 1645055713
Welcome Dudley& eunice storm clouds pic.twitter.com/sh6CHRRvvL— The Beachcomber . (@The Beachcomber .) 1645032837
And, of course, it wouldn't be Twitter without some hilariously candid snaps.
Stop right there with your pics of trampolines and fences cos someone\u2019s cauliflower has blown into my neighbours garden . #StormDudleypic.twitter.com/pBIe0nhM82— Debbie (@Debbie) 1645001036
Severe weather warning in Scotland.\n#StormDudleypic.twitter.com/6B9WCP6oM3— James Melville (@James Melville) 1645029465
"Just jumping on the train"\n\n#StormDudleypic.twitter.com/GfL1M8a3U0— Ally McMurdo (@Ally McMurdo) 1645029630
Storm Dudley hits Blackpool \n#StormDudley #storm #StormEunice #Blackpool #windypic.twitter.com/kyjkErI08t— Jay \u2661 (@Jay \u2661) 1645047882
Dudley comes ahead of Storm Eunice, which is predicted to bring in winds over 95mph in coastal areas.
National Highways, with The Met Office, has issued a severe weather alert for strong winds covering the East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, and South West, between the hours of 6am and 6pm on Friday.
National Highways said: "There is a particularly high risk that high-sided vehicles and other 'vulnerable' vehicles such as caravans and motorbikes could be blown over" in areas including the East of England, Midlands, South East and South West.
Green Flag has also predicted a spike in breakdowns across the country over the coming days.
Mark Newberry, commercial director at Green Flag, said: "As a result of these weather conditions, we urge drivers to remain cautious and to carry out the relevant safety checks before setting off on their journeys.
"It's particularly important that people are as prepared as possible to withstand the high expected wind speeds and potential snow in some areas."
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