The River Forecast - Thames Edition April 25th 2024
Transcript
Gareth (2): Welcome to The River
Forecast for April 25th twenty twenty
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:four, your daily briefing on the current
conditions along the River Thames.
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:Here are the current conditions and
important updates for river users.
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:Lock Keepers on duty from
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
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:Let's look at the stream flow.
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:Lechlade to Oxford:
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:Upstream of St John’s Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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:St John’s Lock to Iffley Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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:Oxford to Henley:
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:Iffley Lock to Caversham Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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:Upstream of Blakes Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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:Caversham Lock to Hambledon Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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:Henley to Teddington:
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:Hambleden Lock to Temple Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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:Temple Lock to Marlow Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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:Marlow Lock to Bray Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing
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:Bray Lock to Old Windsor
Lock: No stream warnings.
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:Old Windsor Lock to Teddington Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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:Moving on to Navigation
Issues and Lock Closures:
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:Caversham Reach, submerged boat in
central third of navigation channel
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:just upstream of St Mary’s Island
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:Whitchurch Head Lock,
obstruction, navigate with caution
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:Bray head lock, tree causing
obstruction, navigate on the lay-by
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:Cookham Bridge, Cookham Reach: use
arches with caution due to obstruction
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:Teddington Launch Lock
closed until further notice
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:Canal Bridge at Radcot damaged,
caution during use advised
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:Boulters Lock width restriction in place.
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:Finally, River Restrictions:
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:Hambledon Reach: Henley Regatta
construction, boaters travelling
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:downstream should use the left, Boaters
travelling upstream should use the right.
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:Weather in the region:
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:Oxford a low of 3 and a high of 10, U.V.
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:Moderate, pollen moderate
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:Henley a low of 2 and a high of 10, U.V.
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:Moderate, pollen moderate
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:Windsor a low of 3 with
a high of 10, U.V.
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:Moderate, pollen moderate
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:Teddington a low of 3,
with a high of 11, U.V.
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:Moderate, pollen moderate
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:High chance of rain expected across
the region throughout the day
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:River users are reminded to check
warning boards at lock sites or consult
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:lock staff for updated information.
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:Safety is paramount.
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:Please plan your journeys accordingly
and stay informed for smooth sailing.
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:Please note that while we strive
to provide accurate and up-to-date
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:information, we must emphasise
that no liability is accepted for
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:any inaccuracies or changes that
may occur after our broadcast.
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:Thank you for listening to the
River Forecast Thames Edition for
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:April 25th, twenty twenty four.
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:Stay safe on the waterways.
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:Whether you're paddling, sailing,
or just daydreaming by the
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:riverbank, stay safe, stay savvy,
and keep those water wings handy.
