Flooding causing disruption for motorists and householders in town

Flooding is causing disruption in Scarborough, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid certain areas. including at Lidl

Autumn weather Nov 17th 2022 <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>

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Flooding is causing disruption in Scarborough, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid certain areas.

Fire engines have closed off the roundabout at the end of Valley Road, while the junction of Morrisons and outside Lidi is also affected by floodwater, according to eyewitnesses.

Residents have reported that Wykeham Street, Stepney Road, Leonard's Crescent, and Barrowcliff Road have all been impacted, with traffic described as "dreadful".

A drain has also popped open on Sandybed Lane, making driving conditions hazardous.

Motorists are being urged to drive slowly and with caution.

Attractions in North Yorkshire are set to close as Storm Boelo hits the county with 60mph gusts forecast.

The Met Office has issued yellow warning for wind from noon on Saturday (October 24) until 9pm on Sunday warning travel disruption is expected along with power cuts.

Flying debris is also "likely" and the storm will "probably" bring some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, the forecaster said.

Storm Boelo (pronounced Boo-loh) will follow Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, which has brought disruption across south