No Christmas film for me this year. Watching over the #ThamesBarrier instead.
We've never closed on Christmas Day and this year is no different.
Second of two nights for me, then signing off for 2025.
⚠️ We've issued a Flood Alert for the tidal Thames from Putney Bridge to Teddington for the high tide early tomorrow morning.
We're keeping an eye on some grim looking weather for the end of the week, which coincides with spring tides.
A #ThamesBarrier closure is not expected at this time, but we may need to issue Flood Alerts for the tidal Thames upstream of Putney.
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Six gates have been closed at the #ThamesBarrier to assist with a possible full flood defence closure on Sunday.
Tides upstream of Putney will be high from tomorrow afternoon. Expect the Flood Alert to be issued in the morning.
It's cruise ship season at the #ThamesBarrier.
@LindbladExp National Geographic Endurance passes outbound following a first visit to #London. Purpose-built for polar navigation, hence the unusual bow.
⚠️ High tides expected on the #Thames this weekend.
We're making plans (nothing confirmed) for a #ThamesBarrier closure on Sunday, so some gates will move to the closed position today.
Thankfully the recent dry spell has lowered the flow back to normal for the time of year.
One on, one out.
With the likelihood of an unplanned #ThamesBarrier closure lower in the summer months, traffic on the #Thames gets a little bigger.
Purus Chinook heading to central #London for naming ceremony.
Singapore Navy frigate RSS Formidable leaving after a few days at West India Dock.
#OnThisDay in 1984, Her Majesty the Queen formally opened London's 520m flood defence across the #Thames, although it had been operational for a couple of years previously.
It has now protected #London from tidal flooding on 221 occasions.
We had high flows at the time (and April). Typical spring tides in the estuary looking at the Southend levels.
Thames Barrier didn't close today. The incoming tide was fast today due to the swing from a low, low tide to a high, high tide owing to a low in the north sea.
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Alan - Flood Forecaster at the Thames Barrier
Whilst there remains a lot of uncertainty, a deep area of low pressure may affect parts of the UK on Wednesday night and Thursday.
Strong, perhaps damaging, winds and heavy rain, could bring some disruption. Stay up to date as we firm up on the details in the next few days.
