Speaker:
Gareth (2): Welcome to The River
Forecast for April 18th 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 Godstow Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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Godstow Lock to Osney Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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Osney Lock to Iffley Lock: Yellow
caution, stream decreasing.
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Oxford to Henley:
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Iffley Lock to Culham Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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Culham Lock to Clifton Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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Clifton 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 Sonning Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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Sonning Lock to Shiplake Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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Shiplake Lock to Hambledon Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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Henley to Teddington:
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Hambleden Lock to Marlow Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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Marlow Lock to Penton Hook Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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Penton Hook Lock to Chertsey
Lock: Red caution, strong stream.
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Chertsey Lock to Shepperton Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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Shepperton Lock to Sunbury Lock:
Red caution, strong stream.
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Sunbury Lock to Teddington Lock:
Yellow caution, stream decreasing.
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Moving on to Navigation
Issues and Lock Closures:
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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 5 and a high of 13, U.V.
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moderate, pollen moderate
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Henley a low of 5 and a high of 13, U.V.
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moderate, pollen moderate
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Windsor a low of 5 with a high of 13, U.V.
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moderate, pollen moderate
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Teddington a low of 6
with a high of 14, U.V.
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moderate, pollen moderate
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Moderate to 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 18th, 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.
