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Dec 2023
Gusts of over 60 mph are causing disruption in the Harrogate district this morning. A Met Office weather warning is in place for wind until 9pm but the strongest gusts are forecast this morning, with Greenhow Hill near Pateley Bridge already recording 63 mph.
A tree came down on the A59 Knaresborough Road near Mother Shipton's in Knaresborough and rail operator Northern has said its trains are running at reduced speed on several lines and to check before travelling.
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It added West Yorkshire had suffered the most impact so far.
Pic Jonathan Ruston
Fishmonger Martin Carrick out early this morning serving regular customers Darren and Janet Ratcliffe.
Fishmonger Martin Carrick, whose family has been working at the market for 80 years, said:
His brother Kevin Carrick, who operates a fruit and veg stall, was also on duty as normal. He said:
Kevin Carrick at his fruit and veg stall this morning.
The Stray Ferret has been monitoring Storm Pia and previously reported the closure of several local attractions, including Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon and Mother Shipton’s in Knaresborough.
Harrogate’s RHS Garden Harlow Carr has cancelled its Glow event amid the weather warning.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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