ground. many eastern areas will stay dry. these gusts of wind are pretty strong, especially in the north, and we�*ve got gales down the north sea coastline. with the spring tides there could be some overtopping over parts of eastern england, possibly in 0rkney as well. the thames barrier closes for the 200th time today, at 10.15, so, fairly shortly, and that is because of the combination of the spring tides, the tidal surges, and all the heavy rain we�*ve seen of late. temperatures today ranging from seven degrees to 15 degrees, tempered by the wind, especially in the east, where the wind is pretty strong. this evening and overnight there will be some clear skies but still a plethora of showers coming in on that risk when, and it is going to be cold. cold enough for a touch of frost in some sheltered eastern areas. elsewhere,