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| The set of images were taken on Morecambe Promenade at high tide today, with the storm well and truly blowing on shore! I could hardly stand up at times, such were the strength of the gusts of wind |
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| This was the Battery end of the Promenade, looking toward the Midland Hotel which can just be seen in the centre distance above the 'angry' sea. |
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| There was no way anyone with sense would walk along the Promenade today. I can assure everyone that these images were taken at a very safe distance!! |
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| The sound of the gale force wind and the sea crashing on shore was quite an experience. |
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| A very wild sea, with the Polo Tower looking, at this distance, as if it was going to be swamped. |
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| Moving along the Promenade to the Midland Hotel. It was almost impossible to stand here for any length of time. It took your breath away as breathing was a struggle. It was a case of taking a few photographs and then retreating. Thank goodness for those sea defences. |
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| There were a few other folk out taking photographs. |
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| Normally you can walk out along the Stone Jetty to the cafe at the end, but not today. Look at the debris being washed ashore. |
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| Looking from the rear of the Midland Hotel to the Battery. There was almost a constant spray of sea water, as can be seen on my camera lens. |
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| The sea was near to breaking over the top here and flooding. I didn't get any closer! |
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| A bit further along the Promenade towards the town centre. |
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| A slightly closer look. |
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| I hope this small boat was securely anchored. |
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| The final view looking across Morecambe Bay with the Lake District mountains just visible in the distance. |
It was certainly an eventful time. On the east coast and in particular the Humber the surge flooded large areas as far as 40 miles inland along the River Trent! We escaped in Cleethorpes, despite flood warning sirens saying the flooding was imminent the wind eased AND changed direction shortly before high tide so lessening the effect of the surge. Some flooding along the promenade and low lying areas just south of the town.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to get out with camera as it was my first day out of hospital so your images have even more interest for me than usual.