Storm Diana arrived in Leicestershire overnight and a Met Office weather alert is in force into the afternoon.

A yellow alert has been place on all of the county warning of potentially 'very strong and disruptive winds'.

The wet and windy weather is expected to cause problems until 5pm.

The Met Office forecaster say:

  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely with some journeys taking longer. There is the chance of some cancellations as well as some road/bridge closures.
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible

A spokesman said: "A weather system will move northeastwards across the UK on Thursday bringing widespread strong winds. Inland gusts of 50mph are likely with gusts of around 65mph in exposed locations around Wales and western England.

"There remains a very small chance that this system will intensify as it moves northeastwards bringing even stronger winds to southwest England, Wales and on into northern England and southeast Scotland. If this occurs, gusts of 70-80 mph could be seen, mainly in exposed locations.

"In either case, winds will moderate by late morning across western England and Wales, then by mid afternoon across northern England and southeast Scotland.

"Heavy rain is also likely to affect southern and western England as well as Wales, and following on from recent wet weather this may lead to some very localised surface water flooding."

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Full list of fallen trees

  • Pincet Lane, North Kilworth
  • Black Lane, Walton on the Wolds
  • Mill Lane, Earl Shilton
  • Dodwell Road, Hinckley
  • Gallows Lane, Measham
  • Woodhouse Lane, Loughborough
  • Ashby Road, Ravenstone
  • Frolesworth Road, Ashby Parva
  • Broad Street, Syston
  • Rycroft Road, Hemington
  • Wyfordby Lane, Stapleford, Freeby
  • Swannymote Road, Belton
  • Bosworth Road, Kirby Mallory, Peckleton
  • Newbold Road, Kirby Mallory, Peckleton
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“We will continue to monitor the situation"

Councillor Blake Pain, lead member for environment and transport, said: “Our forestry teams are very busy dealing with the aftermath of Storm Diana, clearing roads and footpaths where trees and branches have fallen.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and resources will be available if needed. However, we would urge motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to take extra care.”

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Fallen trees cleared

Leicestershire County Council’s highways teams have been out clearing trees that have fallen in the wake of Storm Diana.

Yesterday, the Met Office warned that strong winds and heavy rain could cause disruption across the county overnight and up to 5pm today.
The authority’s crews were on standby to keep the roads moving and have been called out 14 times today (29 Nov) to remove trees blocking the roads in Loughborough, Melton, Harborough, Hinckley and Measham.
They were not the only areas affected by strong winds that swept the county. On Wednesday (28 Nov) a crew was called out to Pincet Lane, in North Kilworth, to remove a tree blocking half the road.

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Take care on the roads

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Take care on the roads

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Useful tip

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Asda has reopened

A spokesman for Asda said just after 11am today that the store has re-opened.

He said: “A part of the canopy at the front of the store has been dislodged.

“The store is open and we’re still trading as normal, using a side door.

“We’re in the process of getting it fixed.”

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Weather warning extended

The Met Office has now updated its weather alert into the evening.

The area covered by the yellow warning zone has been pushed to the Lincolnshire coastline, and the warning now remains in force until 5pm today.

Inland gusts are also expected to be stronger than initially predicted.

People are being advised to take care during the ‘wet and windy’ conditions.

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Asda shut due to storm damage

The roof came down just before 10am today
The roof came down just before 10am today (Image: Megan Elizabeth)

Asda in Oadby is currently shut after a large section of the entrance canopy was ripped off in high winds.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called at 9.58am today and that the store had been shut to customers by the time they arrived.

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Reports that Asda in Oadby has been damaged

We’ve heard reports that wind has damaged the roof of Asda in Oadby.

More details to follow.

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Wind problems

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Loughborough Market is scaled down today

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Holding onto their helmets

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Look out for hazards

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Check your trees

Residents are being encouraged to check for any unusual changes in their trees over the past days and weeks.

People can ask themselves:

  • Are there any cracks in the tree which were not there a day or so ago?;
  • Are there any cracks or humps in the soil which were not there a day or so ago?;
  • Are there any hanging branches in the tree which could fall?

People can report fallen trees or road issues in Leicestershire by calling 0116 305 0001.

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County council on standby

Leicestershire County Council says it has crews available to keep the roads moving and deal with any incidents of localised flooding, if required.
Councillor Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “Our forestry and emergency response teams will be available to clear roads and footpaths of any trees or branches that fall due to strong winds.
“We will constantly monitor the weather situation and resources will be available if needed. However, we would urge motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to take extra care.”

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Difficult decision

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Storm Diana explained

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30mph+ gusts recorded

County weatherman Phil Morrish’s forecast

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What do the forecasters say

The Met Office has this to say about the weather system behind Storm Diana.

“A weather system will move northeastwards across the UK on Thursday bringing widespread strong winds. Inland gusts of 50mph are likely with gusts of around 65mph in exposed locations around Wales and western England.

“There remains a very small chance that this system will intensify as it moves northeastwards bringing even stronger winds to southwest England, Wales and on into northern England and southeast Scotland. If this occurs, gusts of 70-80 mph could be seen, mainly in exposed locations.

“In either case, winds will moderate by late morning across western England and Wales, then by mid afternoon across northern England and southeast Scotland.

“Heavy rain is also likely to affect southern and western England as well as Wales, and following on from recent wet weather this may lead to some very localised surface water flooding.”

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The extent of the weather alert

Here’s where to expect disruption due to the weather until 2pm today.

(Image: Met Office)
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Church Hill road, Thurmaston still closed

Update from Sileby Flood Warden

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Church Hill Road, Thurmaston, closed due to flooding

Road closed due to flooding last night

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Good morning

Morning and welcome to Thursday’s travel blog

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