17.54 - Strong winds expected all night
Although reports of serious disruption in the Harrogate district appear rare so far, the storm is far from over. The Met Office forecast is for winds to remain close to 50mph throughout the night.
The district's amber weather warning remains in place until midnight, when it will be replaced by a less severe yellow warning. But another amber warning is in place from 3am Friday until 9pm the same day. Things should start to calm down then.
17.05 - LNER warns of train disruption
London North Eastern Railway is operating a reduced timetable and implementing speed reductions over the next two days.
A reduced timetable will be in place across parts of the route on Friday. The company said in a statement:
"People who are booked to travel in either direction between York and London King’s Cross or Leeds and London King’s Cross are being advised not to travel on Friday but where possible, make their journey tomorrow, Thursday 17 February."
Refunds are available.
Network Rail has introduced speed restrictions on the East Coast route with possible damage to infrastructure as a result of the anticipated conditions.
16.31 - Power cuts in HG3 and HG4
According to
Northern Powergrid's live updates of power cuts,180 homes are currently without power in HG3 and nearby LS21. Power should be restored by 5.45pm. Also, fewer than 10 homes are currently without power in HG4 but they should be back on by 6pm.
16.26 - Police issue warning
North Yorkshire Police is urging people to be careful as Storm Dudley continues to rage across the Harrogate district. It says there are reports of several fallen trees in Craven.
What's the situation like in the Harrogate district? Send us your updates at contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
https://twitter.com/NYTrafficBureau/status/1493985562080030720
15.38 - 100mph gusts in north Yorkshire
The situation may be bad in the Harrogate district, bit other parts of the county are faring worse. Hawes has just recorded a gust of 100mph.
How badly is your area affected by the storms? Let us know at contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
https://twitter.com/northyorkswx/status/1493971521139785734
1.10pm - Amber warning to come into place in the next hour
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for the Harrogate district from 2pm with winds forecast to reach 50mph.
The forecast also shows the heaviest rain is set to fall between 2-4pm. Amber warnings mean the likelihood of more fallen trees and power cuts is likely.
The amber warning is in place until midnight tonight when it moves down to a yellow warning for tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1493933183116759045
11.13am - Fountains Abbey reopens Studley deer park
Fountains Abbey has confirmed that it has reopened Studley deer park this morning, but higher paths at the water garden have no access.
https://twitter.com/fountainsabbey/status/1493903385719939076
10.23am - Tree down in Starbeck
Strong winds have brought a tree down on the cycle path on Nidderdale Greenway at Starbeck.
9.21am - Fountains Abbey opening update
Fountains Abbey in Ripon has issued an update on its opening hours ahead of forecast strong winds today.
https://twitter.com/fountainsabbey/status/1493876480543236097
9.10am - Tree down on Stray
A tree has been blown over on the Stray and is blocking the footpath next to the Prince of Wales roundabout.
However, it is not on the road and traffic is moving freely.
9am - RHS Harlow Carr closed
RHS Harlow Carr will be closed today due to strong winds caused by Storm Dudley.
In a tweet, RHS Harlow Carr said the decision was made in the interests of the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers.
https://twitter.com/RHSHarlowCarr/status/1493870520516890629
8.30am - County council urges care during Storm Dudley
North Yorkshire County Council has urged drivers to take care on the roads following the amber weather warning in place today.
https://twitter.com/northyorkscc/status/1493861469934522372
8.10am - RHS Harlow Carr and Fountains Abbey opening hours
As previously reported, both RHS Harlow Carr and Fountains Abbey in Ripon have adjusted their opening hours today due to the forecast strong winds.
https://twitter.com/RHSHarlowCarr/status/1493634735104528394
https://twitter.com/fountainsabbey/status/1493598231032483851
7.45am - Power cuts in Beckwithshaw
Residents have reported power cuts in Beckwithshaw following the storm this morning
Northern Powergrid is reporting cuts in the HG3 and LS17 areas.
According to the company's website, around 70 properties have been affected and power is expected to be restored at 9.15am.
This morning, Northern Powergrid said in a statement that it expected Storm Dudley to cause disruption "above typical levels".
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