This is an extract (of relevant sections) from the Hampshire update that was sent to elected councillors today…
”The position across Hampshire is largely similar to what was reported yesterday. We experienced a drier day today across the County, which has been welcome. The weather forecast for the next few days will start to see the arrival of blustery showers

This evening, more in the way of showery rain will arrive with winds also increasing overnight and then into Thursday – with gusts to around 30 or 40mph inland and 40 to 50mph along coasts. Rainfall amounts of 5 to 10mm are expected to have fallen across the region by the time the rain clears around midday on Thursday.

So, the remainder of Thursday looks set to see a mix of bright spells and blustery showers, some of these showers heavy with hail and thunder. As is often the case with showers, rainfall amounts could vary widely from place to place – but less than 5mm of rain is likely through the day in any one place. Winds will remain fresh or strong at times, with gusts continuing to reach 30 to 40mph, especially in association with the heavier showers.

On Friday, the theme of bright spells and some blustery showers, with less than 5mm of rain in any one place continues, although by Saturday showers should ease during the day. There is a good deal of uncertainty regarding Sunday – but rain and strong winds could arrive later in the day. This development will continue to be monitored and updates provided if necessary but at the moment, the focus for the heaviest rain and strongest winds is towards northern and western areas of the UK.

The river levels in Winchester appear to have benefitted from the upstream mitigation works undertaken by the Military as the river Itchen levels have stabilised. The EA today are looking at possibilities for flow management on the winter-bournes, due to the impact of the water is having on sewage systems becoming inundated and surcharging.

HCC continues to look at options for opening roads that are flooded with groundwater, and are also dealing with numbers of road defects which have been caused by flowing water. Anyone using roads which remain flooded, or have flowing water on the surface, should exercise caution as the road surface beneath the water may be damaged or uneven.

Amazingly, Hampshire County Council even managed to repair holes underwater today in Kings Worthy!!

Whilst the flooding situation across the County is still developing in many locations we currently remain in a ‘response’ phase. However, whilst the ‘response phase continues, there needs to be a transition to a ‘recovery ‘ phase. Tomorrow sees the first meeting of a multi agency group to start planning for the ‘recovery’ of issues such as cleaning up after flooding and contaminated water.”

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