Speaker:
Gareth (2): Welcome to The River
Forecast for May 20th 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 warnings.
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Godstow Lock to Osney Lock:
yellow warning, stream decreasing
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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 decreasing.
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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 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 11 and a high of 20, U.V.
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High, pollen moderate
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Henley a low of 12 and a high of 21, U.V.
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High, pollen moderate
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Windsor a low of 12
with a high of 21, U.V.
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High, pollen moderate
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Teddington a low of 11
with a high of 22, U.V.
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High, 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 20th, 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.
