The River Forecast - Thames Edition May 23rd 2024

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Gareth (2): Welcome to The River

Forecast for May 23rd 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 Godstow

Lock: No stream warning.

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Godstow Lock to Osney Lock:

Red caution: strong stream

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Osney Lock to Iffley

Lock: No stream warnings.

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Oxford to Henley:

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Iffley Lock to Caversham

Lock: no stream warnings.

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Upstream of Blakes Lock: yellow

caution, stream increasing.

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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 Boveney Lock:

Yellow warning, stream increasing

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Boveney Lock to Teddington

Lock: No stream warnings.

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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 Barge Lock:

please expect delays.

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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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This weekend:

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Sunbury Reach: Elmbridge Canoe Club

Spring Regatta, navigation via the

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old river channel at Shepperton

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Marlow Reach: The one of the

river Triathlon, navigation on

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the Marlow side of the river

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Ongoing:

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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 10 and a high of 16, U.V.

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Low, pollen moderate

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Henley a low of 10 and a high of 17, U.V.

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Moderate, pollen moderate

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Windsor a low of 10

with a high of 17, U.V.

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Moderate, pollen moderate

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Teddington a low of 12

with a high of 19, U.V.

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Moderate, pollen moderate

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Moderate chance of rain across the region.

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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

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for May 23rd, 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.