The River Forecast - Thames Edition June 28th 2024
Transcript
Gareth (2): Welcome to The River
Forecast for June 28th 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 6pm.
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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: no stream warnings.
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:St John’s Lock to Iffley
Lock: No stream warnings.
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:Oxford to Henley:
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:Iffley Lock to Whitchurch
Lock: No stream warnings.
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:Upstream of Blakes Lock:
No stream warnings.
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:Caversham Lock to Hambledon
Lock: no stream warnings.
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:Henley to Teddington:
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:Hambledon Lock to Teddington
Lock: no stream warnings.
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:Moving on to events on the river:
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:This weekend:
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:Hambledon Reach, Henley Royal Regatta
Practice and Henley Women’s Regatta
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:Sonning Reach, Reading Town Regatta
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:Hambledon Reach, Henley Classic Swim
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:Finally, Navigation Issues,
restrictions and Lock Closures:
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:Benson Lock, navigation through
the lock is hand winding only and
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:please navigate with caution when
entering or exiting the tail gates,
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:reports of Shoal downstream of lock
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:Days Lock, closed until further
notice for emergency repairs.
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:Whitchurch Lock closed to all
navigation due to an obstruction.
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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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:Ongoing issues at the following locks;
Temple Footbridge, Caversham Reach,
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:Whitchurch Head Lock Cut, Teddington
Launch Lock, Clifton Weir Stream,
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:Canal Bridge Radcot, Boulders Lock
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:Weather in the region:
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:Oxford a low of 12 and a high of 19, U.V.
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:moderate, pollen very high
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:Henley a low of 13 and a high of 20, U.V.
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:moderate, pollen very high
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:Windsor a low of 13
with a high of 20, U.V.
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:moderate, pollen very high
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:Teddington a low of 15
with a high of 20, U.V.
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:High, pollen very high
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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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:June 28th, twenty twenty four.
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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.