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Poor Britain battered by torrential rain

Britain battered by torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are 50 mph winds That seafronts with foam

  • Bad weather wreaked havoc in Lossiemouth, Moray, where almost 1ft of foamy surface water flooded the seafront
  • Crashing waves at high tide HAD broken through the harbor wall, Causing police to stop anyone entering area 
  • This morning, Scotland Police are warning heavy rain overnight That is Causing disruption on roads in Inverness 
  • Forecasters say heavy and thundery showers will continue today and tonight across parts of England and Wales 
  • The weather is expected to turn breezy tomorrow, with a risk torrential rain in western England and Wales  
PUBLISHED:  8:01 GMT, 8 October 2014  |  UPDATED:  9:09 GMT, 8 October 2014
The bad weather wreaked havoc in Lossiemouth, Moray, where almost 1ft of foamy surface water broke through the harbor wall, after it was beaten down by huge, crashing waves at high tide.
The seawater swamped the roads surrounding the harbor, forcing police to stop motorists and residents moving through the area due to the risk of danger. The mayhem was compounded by strong winds of around 40mph, Which swept inland from the coast. 
The bad weather wreaked havoc in Lossiemouth, Moray, where almost 1ft of foamy surface water broke through the harbor wall, after it was beaten down by huge, crashing waves at high tide
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The bad weather wreaked havoc in Lossiemouth, Moray, where almost 1ft of foamy surface water broke through the harbor wall, after it was beaten down by huge, crashing waves at high
The seawater swamped the roads surrounding the harbor, forcing police to stop motorists and residents entering the area due to the risk of danger 
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The seawater swamped the roads surrounding the harbor, forcing police to stop motorists and residents entering the area due to the risk of danger 
There are several flats Within the harbor complex (pictured to the right), from where the foamy water cascading onto Could Be seen the road 
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There are several flats Within the harbor complex (pictured to the right), from where the foamy water cascading onto Could Be seen the road 
The mayhem broke out at high tide after strong winds whipped up a frenzy of waves Which broke through the harbor wall 
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The mayhem broke out at high tide after strong winds whipped up a frenzy of waves Which broke through the harbor wall 
This morning, That warned Scotland Police severe weather and heavy rain is Causing disruption across the country, Particularly on roads around Inverness.
They are advising motorists to take extra-care When traveling, after heavy overnight rain closed roads and left some others covered in standing water.
Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire was hit by wild weather Also and flooding, as the waves crashed onto the harbor During high tide. The waves spilled over the harbor wall for around four hours, leaving deep surface water on the roads, pavements and car parks nearby. 
The aftermath of the storm high tide was evident When smaller stones, cobbles, sand and even some boulders Were seen scattered over the promenade. Police Were forced to close the pier as they 'tried to salvage the wreckage and make the area safe again. 
A mini whirlcloud was spotted across the sky as a storm passed over Porthcawl, South Wales, last night
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A mini whirlcloud was spotted across the sky as a storm passed over Porthcawl, South Wales, last night
Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire was hit with wild weather Also some flooding and During high tide yesterday, as huge waves Were thrown onto the harbor
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Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire was hit with wild weather Also some flooding and During high tide yesterday, as huge waves Were thrown onto the harbor
The waves crashed over the harbor wall, flooding the area and damaging the Which HAD Been few boats left in the water 
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The waves crashed over the harbor wall, flooding the area and damaging the Which HAD Been few boats left in the water 
Seawater overflowed onto the harbor, creating deep surface water on the roads, pavements, car parks and promenade
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Seawater overflowed onto the harbor, creating deep surface water on the roads, pavements, car parks and promenade
The aftermath of the storm high tide was evident, as smaller stones, cobbles and boulders even some Were scattered all over the promenade in Stonehaven
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The aftermath of the storm high tide was evident, as smaller stones, cobbles and boulders even some Were scattered all over the promenade in Stonehaven
After the high tide HAD passed, a clean-up operation was started, as workers Attempted to clear up the rubble Which HAD Been thrown onto the harbor 
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After the high tide HAD passed, a clean-up operation was started, as workers Attempted to clear up the rubble Which HAD Been thrown onto the harbor 
During the four-hour battering, the few remaining boats not taken into the inner harbor Were damaged
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During the four-hour battering, the few remaining boats not taken into the inner harbor Were damaged
Police Had to close the pier as they 'Struggled to clear up in the aftermath of the storm and high tide to make it safe for residents and motorists
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Police Had to close the pier as they 'Struggled to clear up in the aftermath of the storm and high tide to make it safe for residents and motorists


In Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, gusts of almost 50mph Were Recorded, Causing huge high tide storms 
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In Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, gusts of almost 50mph Were Recorded, Causing huge high tide storms 
A Spokesman for the Met Office said the high tide storms HAD Been Caused by spring tides peaking - shown here in Peterhead - mixed With the strength and direction of the gusts of wind
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A Spokesman for the Met Office said the high tide storms HAD Been Caused by spring tides peaking - shown here in Peterhead - mixed With the strength and direction of the gusts of wind

Commuters in London made Their way across London Bridge This Morning as the capital city was hit by wet, cold and windy weather
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Commuters in London made Their way across London Bridge This Morning as the capital city was hit by wet, cold and windy weather
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