Published:
4:26 PM February 5, 2021
Lowestoft RNLI s Shannon lifeboat Patsy Knight and crew being put to the test during the ‘Beast from the East’ in 2018. Picture: RNLI/Nigel Millard
- Credit: RNLI/Nigel Millard
People are being urged to exercise extreme caution if they visit the coast this weekend.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and HM Coastguard have reiterated their safety advice ahead of severe storms that are due to hit the east coast - with people being warned to stay safe especially along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for snow and ice this weekend, with easterly winds predicted to reach gale force eight on Sunday, February 7, potentially bringing large waves and posing a severe safety risk to those visiting the coast.
RNLI members - stock image. THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone able to access the coast under government guidance to stay safe and not take any unnecessary risks that may put extra pressure on emergency services. As the UK enters new nationwide lockdown the volunteer lifeboat crews remain on-call 24/7 ready to drop everything to save lives at sea. But the charity is asking the public to follow the latest government guidelines on what they are able to do and where they are able to go during lockdown. Every time a lifeboat crew is called to an incident, it puts additional pressure on RNLI volunteers and other front line emergency services. In addition to this it also potentially exposes them to Covid-19.
Published:
10:52 AM December 23, 2020
Brave swimmers taking part in Cromer s Boxing Day Dip which has been cancelled this year.
- Credit: Archant
People thinking of venturing into the North Sea or other open water over the festive period are being warned to take extra care and be mindful of the dangers cold water can pose.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) have joined forces to appeal for the public to be alert overChristmas and the New Year if they decide to go for a festive dip.
The warning comes after many of the region s Christmas swims, including those at Cromer,Lowestoft and Sheringham have been cancelled because of coronavirus.