'˜It feels like the end of the world'

The surreal weather which has plunged Chichester and many other areas suddenly into darkness is causing great interest.
SouthgateSouthgate
Southgate

“It feels like the end of the world, it’s so eerie. It feels like something big is about to hit,” said a 20-year-old female Chichester shopper, who didn’t want to be named.

People stood outside shops looking at the darkening sky, street lights came off and on and birds generally seemed confused.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The strange weather is being caused by Storm Ophelia, which has drawn Saharan dust to the UK, making the sun appear red, according to the Met Office

Chichester Cathedral by Jake MarrinanChichester Cathedral by Jake Marrinan
Chichester Cathedral by Jake Marrinan

Chichester resident David Johnson said: “The only time I’ve seen the sky like this is before an eclipse.

“It’s quite surreal, people seem quite spooked, probably because it’s so dark and it’s only 2.40pm.

“People are saying it’s the end of the world which I find hilarious. It’s probably because we’re not used to this.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“In the Caribbean where they have lots of hurricanes it’s probably quite normal.

Near the bus and railway stationNear the bus and railway station
Near the bus and railway station

“But it is quite an unusual weather phenomenon.”

Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.

Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on.

1) Make our website your homepage at www.chichester.co.uk/

Southgate at 2.30pmSouthgate at 2.30pm
Southgate at 2.30pm

3) Follow us on Twitter @Chiobserver

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here.

And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out!

The Chichester Observer - always the first with your local news.

Be part of it.