With Britain now well into storm season, we can often take Met Office warnings for granted as they seem to be issued on an almost-daily basis over winter. The storm - the most severe to hit the Irish Sea in the 19th century - inspired Met Office founder Captain Robert FitzRoy to start a national storm warning system. Some 133 …
People in the Kimberley are waiting anxiously as major evacuations from record-breaking floods have been delayed due to severe weather, with no confirmation of when stranded residents will be airlifted from Fitzroy Crossing. Key points: Vulnerable residents have been rescued, but a major airlift from Fitzroy Crossing has been delayed Community members feel shock and frustration, with more people to …
