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BRINDLEFORD WEATHER DESK

09.27 / DEMO SCENARIO

Brindleford storm watch

Warnings, forecasts and local updates as conditions change.

Brindleford

18°

Heavy rain

H: 20°   L: 15°

  1. Now

    Rain

    18°

  2. 16:00

    Rain

    18°

  3. 17:00

    Thunderstorms

    17°

  4. 18:00

    Thunderstorms

    17°

  5. 19:00

    Rain

    16°

  6. 20:00

    Cloudy

    16°

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  1. ROAD CLOSURE

    River Road closed near Eastbank

    Floodwater has reached the road between the station and the old bridge. Transport officials confirm the closure and a diversion for traffic and buses.

    Source: Brindleford Transport Department · 15:08

    Riley Hart · Reporter · Eastbank

  2. FORECAST UPDATE

    Another band of rain is on the way

    After a brief easing, rainfall is expected to intensify again. The next band reaches Brindleford this evening, with the heaviest period between 17:00 and 19:00.

    Forecast rain
    40–60 mm
    Next 3 hours · 15:00–18:00
    Peak rainfall window
    17:00–19:00
    This evening · Local time
    Rain expected each hour
    1. 10 mm

      15:00

    2. 14 mm

      16:00

    3. 22 mm

      17:00

    4. 20 mm

      18:00

    5. 13 mm

      19:00

    6. 7 mm

      20:00

    Forecast rainfall · mm per hour · Issued 15:00

    Source: Brindleford Weather Service · Forecast 15:00

    Morgan Ellis · Weather editor · Forecast desk

  3. WARNING ISSUED

    Amber rain warning for three districts

    AMBER / HEAVY RAIN

    ACTIVE WARNING

    Valid today, 15:00–21:00 · Issued at 14:30

    Eastbank, Riverside and Northfield are covered until 21:00. Surface flooding and travel disruption are possible; avoid flooded roads and follow local notices.

    Where the warning appliesUpdated 14:30
    The amber warning covers Northfield, Eastbank and Riverside. West district is outside the warning area.

    Warning area

    Illustrative map · Not for navigation

    Source: Brindleford Weather Service · Bulletin 027

    Morgan Ellis · Weather editor · Forecast desk

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