Personal account of a severe overnight storm causing travel disruptions
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A personal account of a severe storm that brought heavy rain, darkness, and disruption. The author describes the storm's intensity, the resulting power issues with solar panels, a humid night, and early morning activities like watering the greenhouse. The storm caused travel disruptions with curtailed train services and some school/business closures.
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bskyPersonal account of a severe overnight storm causing travel disruptionsthejamjam.co.ukKey quotes
· 5 pulledA thrilling storm yesterday evening, originally I thought it was all mouth and flashing, but then the rain started and boy oh boy, what rain
It seemed to be attempting to batter the windows down for a while
It was so dark that the solar panels stopped working
I had watered the greenhouse, from my now full water butts and had breakfast and coffee before the rest of the street was awake!
Train services are curtailed and people advised not to travel, some schools and businesses
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