UK hit by big freeze and floodingLarge parts of the UK have been hit by heavy snow and high winds. Lives could be at risk as severe flood warnings are in place for parts of the east coast with residents urged to evacuate from their homes. Elsewhere, the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for combinations of high winds, snow and ice. At around 9pm there is severe flooding anticipated in Lowestoft seafront and docks, the north bank of Lake Lothing, Oulton Broad near Mutford Lock, Snape, Iken and surrounding marshland, and Southwold and surrounding marshes. On Thursday, driving snow and high winds hit large parts of the country, disrupting travel and closing schools.

Source: Stuff January 13, 2017 01:06 UTC