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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Climate
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Met Office issues 10-hour thunderstorm warning to Oxfordshire
The Met Office has issued a 10-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for Oxfordshire. From 11am until 9pm tomorrow (Monday, July 21), heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to lead to flooding and disruption. This follows multiple amber thunderstorm and flooding warnings issued for the county last week. On what to expect, a statement from the Met Office said: "Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. READ MORE: Woman confirmed as second person killed by pile-up in the Cotswolds ⚠️WEATHER WARNING - TOMORROW The @metoffice has issues a yellow warning for thunderstorms on Monday 21st July, expected between 11am and 9pm. For more information, visit: Plan your journey ahead.#OxonTravel — OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) July 20, 2025 "Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services. "Power cuts might occur, and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost. "Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds." The warning added that heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms may cause some localised flooding and transport disruption on Monday.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Automotive
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Westgate on plans to expand crowded car park
The Westgate shopping centre in Oxford has responded to plans over expanding car parking capacity ahead of the busy summer holiday period. The car park at the city shopping centre has been filling up for several days so far this summer, according to Oxfordshire County Council. So far this month, the council has reported Westgate's car park as being full six times – all before schools have even broken up. And traditionally, the 1,000-space car park is full around Christmas time too with many people buying gifts for family and friends at the facility. READ MORE: READ MORE: Driver caught with 26 points on his licence We asked Westgate whether it has any plans to expand its car parking capacity or even build another one to accommodate the vast number of shoppers arriving by car. In response, a Westgate spokeswoman said: 'We work closely with [[Oxfordshire County Council]] to manage traffic around the centre and have a transport plan in place, which includes measures to pre-empt higher volumes of [[traffic]] than usual. 'We encourage visitors to use public transport options where possible, especially during the current local road closures, with details available on our website.' ⛔️WESTGATE CAR PARK FULL The @WestgateOxford car park is full. Please use your nearest Park & Ride: #Thornhill - OX3 8DP #Redbridge - OX1 4XG #Peartree - OX2 8JF #OxfordParkway - OX2 8HE #Seacourt - OX2 0HP #OxonTravel — OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) July 12, 2025 When the car park is full, it causes issues for drivers in the area being stuck in tailbacks along Abingdon Road. Westgate has not publicly offered its opinion on the plans for a congestion charge in the city which would affect access to the car park. Under the plans, drivers would have to pay £5 to drive in Thames Street, where the Westgate car park entrance and exit is, on top of Westgate's parking charges.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Public warning as thunderstorms to hit Oxfordshire TODAY
Thunderstorms are set to hit Oxfordshire today after a yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office. The public was previously warned that spells of heavy rain, lightning and even hail were possible this afternoon (Monday, May 12). This led the Met Office to issue a 'yellow warning' for the whole of Oxfordshire with thunderstorms now expected to hit. While temperatures are set to remain high, substantial showers are expected across Wales and the South of England, with the potential for thunderstorms between midday and 10pm. READ MORE: Cotswolds restaurant welcomes Parisian chef this summer ⚠️WEATHER WARNING Yellow warnings for thunderstorms have been issued by @metoffice across #Oxfordshire between 12PM and 10PM today. For the affected areas, please visit: Take extra care whilst travelling.#OxonTravel — OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) May 12, 2025 Last week, Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris, said: 'On Monday, we could see some particularly vigorous thunderstorms developing, most likely in Wales and parts of southern England.' The Met Office predicts the highest temperature will be 25°C and warns people to stay updated considering the unpredictable nature of the weather events. There is also a flood warning from the Met Office as thunderstorms could lead to flooding and disruption in some places. Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. READ MORE: Local pub's beer garden with stunning views named among UK's best Thunderstorms are expected to hit on Monday. (Image: NQ archive) Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services. There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost. There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds. The showers and thunderstorms are expected to ease through the evening leading to a dry week where temperatures remain above 20°C.
