Here is the latest on Sussex roads just in time for the rush-hour.
Sussex has been heavily hit by gales and flooding. See our earlier report for details of the serious problems in West Sussex overnight.
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Floods in Chichester
Take care driving as more rain is expected throughout the evening and in the morning when further problems are expected.
About 2.5 inches of rain have fallen in the Bognor Regis area since Sunday evening, according to the Environment Agency.
Rainfall is set to continue today and already a number of roads are closed particularly in Arun and Chichester districts.
These include the A27 between Chichester and Havant, the A29 and A259 at Bognor, the A272 at Petworth and A280 at Long Furlong, Patching.
Insp Phil Nicholas, Road Policing Unit, said: "We are urging drivers to check their speed and drive carefully. Their vision will be hampered by the rain and the spray caused by surface water.
"Throughout last night and today we have been working closely with partner agencies to frequently assess the situation and ensure resources are available where necessary.
The A27 near Chichester had one car that was almost completely submerged and many other roads in Sussex are closed or best avoided.
Details of some of the roads shut are below and if any This Is Sussex readers know of others please leave a comment below.
The A22, Beeching Way near East Grinstead is closed due to flooding.
Aldwick Road near Bognor Regis is about to close so please avoid that area if you can.
Some Southern trains are suffering ten minute delays into Chichester. Flooding at Arundel and Barnham is causing causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes.
Sussex Police are advising drivers to avoid Chichester Road, Bersted, Bognor Regis if at all possible.
The A 283 near Washington is closed due to an accident.
The A22 Lewes Road is closed northbound at the B2110 Lewes Road junction in East Grinstead, because of flooding.
The A259 at Worms Lane, Middleton-on-Sea is closed due to flooding. This road is also closed at Felpham Way, Felpham, near Bognor Regis.
Police are advising drivers to a void he A283, eastbound towards the Wiston turn-off as the water is up to vehicle bonnets.
The A29 at Shripney Road, Shripney is closed due to flooding.
There are now 27 flood alerts in force across rivers in the south-east and more rain is expected that could make the problem worse overnightHoward Davidson, from the Environment Agency said: "We've had a lot of rain - some areas had a month's rainfall in just 24 hours, and unfortunately this has caused some surface water flooding to properties.
"With more unsettled weather forecast for the rest of the week, those at risk should take steps to limit the damage a flood can cause to themselves and their property."
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
Heavy rain brings more flood risks - The Guardian
The number of flood alerts has soared for southern England and Wales, with forecasters revealing there will be no respite from the rain over coming days.
The EA said there is a "continued" risk of surface water flooding from overwhelmed drains across parts of London, East and West Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Some 44 flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales, with three flood warnings - the second-highest EA alert - in place for Barnham Rife, in West Sussex, and the River Mole in Surrey and West Sussex.
Further flood alerts are expected for the South West later amid forecasts of torrential downpours in Torbay and South Devon. There are no severe flood warnings, the highest alert, which mean there is an immediate danger to life.
The flooding has already wreaked havoc across parts of the country, causing the closures of roads and a hospital. Emergency cases at Worthing Hospital in West Sussex were diverted to neighbouring Brighton and Chichester for several hours overnight because of flooding.
But despite the heavy rainfall, the EA spokesman confirmed areas of southern England still remain in drought.
He said: "The rain we have had since the start of April - following the driest March for 70 years - has led to a huge improvement in water resources, putting us in a much more positive position for the summer.
"Water companies have seen reservoir levels rise, river levels are mostly back to normal, and many wildlife habitats that were suffering due to a lack of water have recovered. While the risk of drought with further water restrictions and associated environmental impacts this summer has reduced, the situation could deteriorate again next year if there is not enough rain this winter, particularly as groundwater levels are still low for this time of year."
Gemma Plumb, of MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said up to 25 millimetres of rain could fall in parts of the Midlands, East Anglia, central southern and south eastern England. There will be light rain through central southern parts of England, the Midlands and eastern parts of England tomorrow with some heavy showers across the rest of the UK. On Wednesday there will be further showers, the heaviest of which will be across Wales and south-west England.
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Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Many mourn loss of Sussex teen killed at Surry graduation party - WDBJ7.com
SURRY — Family and friends of a Sussex County teen are mourning his death.
TyQuan Johnson, 18, was killed Saturday night after a graduation party in Surry County.
The Surry County Sheriff's Office said Johnson was caught in between two groups of people who were firing at each other in the 2100 block of Alliance Road.
Three people, including Johnson, were hit. The other two victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
"Everybody is taking this hard," said Irhonda Ricks, Johnson's aunt. "All we're doing is praying and leaning on another."
Surry County deputies said Johnson was hit by a stray bullet as he was running away from the shooting.
Ricks added that Johnson's mother is mourning her loss as best she can.
"She still has her moments," she said.
Johnson had graduated from Sussex Central High School Friday and was planning to attend North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount.
Wanda Russell, whose son, Timothy Russell, played football with Johnson at the high school for about two years, was shocked by his death. She had encouraged her son to attend the graduation party where Johnson was shot, and now feels lucky that her son refused to go.
"I knew he was a good kid. I felt like a mother to him, as did many of the people who knew him from football," Russell said of Johnson. "He was always smiling and would do anything for anybody."
Russell also said her son and other students chose to go to school today to be where they knew Johnson and to be around people.
Sussex Central High School had guidance counselors stationed in the hallways when students arrived this morning. According to Arthur Jarrett, the principal of the high school, most students talked among themselves, but remained resilient as they went through their normal classroom schedule.
"TyQuan was very well-known; he was champion on the field and in the classroom," Russell said.
Ricks said there will be a vigil held in Johnson's honor Wednesday, but a time and location were not yet set.
Tributes were paid to Johnson on a Facebook page, "R.I.P TyQuan Johnson," where dozens expressed their condolences over his death.
There have been no arrests made in this case. Surry County deputies urge anyone with information to call 757-294-5264.
Source: www.wdbj7.com
Sussex sign South Africa ace - The Argus.co.uk
Sussex sign South Africa ace
1:49pm Monday 11th June 2012 in Sport By Steve Hollis
Sussex have announced their second overseas signing for the FL T20 as Juan Theron.
The 26-year-old South Africa fast bowler will make his debut in the opening game against Kent at Tunbridge Wells tomorrow after being unveiled at Hove today.
Theron has played four ODIs and nine T20Is and joins former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris as the Sharks' overseas duo for the three week competition.
Theron has recently played for the Deccan Chargers in the IPL having previosly featured for Kings XI Punjab in the tournament.
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Sussex battered by storms and flooding - thisissussex.co.uk
Heavy winds and rain have battered Sussex overnight and caused damage on the roads, too homes and caused flooding at Worthing Hospital.
Fire services were called to Worthing Hospital at around 11:30pm last night after up to three foot of water was discovered in the hospital's basement and lift shaft.
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Sussex has been hit by storms and flooding
The flooding did not affect any patients and the water was pumped out by West Sussex Fire and Rescue services overnight. The team received more than 200 flood-related calls overnight.
Meanwhile, residents in more than 20 basement flats close Littlehampton seafront had to be evacuated after they were flooded by more than one metre of water. A temporary rescue centre has been set up at the Inspire Leisure Centre. It is being run by Arun District Council and manned by the Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Centre.
No-one was injured in Littlehampton but the emergency services warned people to keep away from the floodwater as it could be mixed with sewage after manhole covers had been lifted.
Flood warnings have been put in place for the River Mole and Gatwick Airport.
Major roads have been closed after up to 70mm of rain fell overnight. The A29 Shripney Road in Bognor was closed due to heavy flooding and other major roads such as the A23 at Horley, the A27 and the A2037 at Henfield have also been affected.
West Sussex received the worst of the weather and emergency services have been busy dealing with flooding incidents around Littlehampton and BognorAgencies who are involved and co-ordinating their response include Southern Water, the police and the Environment Agency.
Early this morning, just after 7am, the A23 was blocked both ways near Handcross because of an overturned car. On the same road near the Southwick tunnel, an accident caused the road to be blocked westbound at around 7:15am with traffic backed up to Hangleton.
London Road in Burgess Hill was closed due to a falling tree on the A259.
The Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the River Adur, the River Uck near Uckfield and Ifield Brook near Crawley.
The River Ouse and the Cuckmere were also being closely monitored.
A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Extra care should be taken when driving because of large amounts of surface spray on roads and fallen trees. There may also be disruption to other travel and outdoor activities."
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
Kent State Vs. Oregon, 2012 College World Series: Flashes Drop Game 2 By 1 Run - SB Nation
Kent State's incredible 21-game winning streak came to an end late Sunday night in Eugene, as the Flashes dropped the second game of the Super Regional against Oregon. The Golden Flashes led for most of the game until a costly two-error seventh inning led to the three runs for the Ducks, who closed it out for the 3-2 win.
George Roberts opened the scoring for Kent with a massive blast to left field in the second inning. In his next at-bat, Roberts added to the lead with a ripped double to centerfield that scored catcher David Lyon. KSU would squander an opportunity to plate additional insurance in the fourth but they would hold the 2-0 lead until the Ducks' rally in the seventh. Ryan Bores had a strong start for Kent, but the hiccups on defense were his undoing in the three-run Oregon rally.
Kent had a chance to tie it in the bottom of the ninth but could not even it up after T.J. Sutton led off with a double. A sacrifice bunt try failed, stranding Sutton at second with one out. Oregon then brought on closer Jimmie Sherfy, who quickly struck out the final two batters to preserve the win. It was a frustrating loss but Kent will still have an opportunity to become the first MAC team to reach Omaha since 1976 with a win on Monday night.
For more 2012 NCAA Baseball Tournament coverage, be sure to stay right here with SB Nation Cleveland's StoryStream. For more coverage of Kent State and the Mid-American Conference, check out Hustle Belt.
Source: cleveland.sbnation.com
Ravi Bopara is 'in a good place'. says Essex coach Paul Grayson - BBC News
Essex coach Paul Grayson believes Ravi Bopara is in his best form for four years ahead of his call-up to the England one-day squad.
Bopara's Championship century against Northants on Saturday was his second within a week and third of the season.
And Grayson believes he is matching the form which saw him hit a double hundred against Leicestershire in 2008.
"He is in a good place. He feels like his game is in good order," Grayson told BBC Essex.
Bopara, 27, will also be pushing for a place in the England Test side to face the touring South Africans later this summer after recovering from a side injury.
His 120 in last Monday's CB40 victory over Gloucestershire, followed by his stunning knock of 174 at Wantage Road, will have improved his chances of ousting youngster Jonny Bairstow from Andrew Strauss's team.
"He's playing very straight. It was a real exhibition," said Grayson.
"He had to work really hard for his first 20 runs and it was a really good example to our younger players that you've got to earn your runs to get to 20 or 30, get the ball a little bit softer and then you can cash in a little bit later."
Meanwhile, Essex have also been buoyed by the the return of Ryan ten Doeschate from Indian Premier League duty.
The Dutchman hit 26 not out in his first knock for Essex this year, four days before the domestic Twenty20 campaign begins.
"Let's hope that's a good thing for the coming weeks with the T20 starting," said Grayson.
"Last year he came back and was a little but burned out, a little tired. But he's been hitting the ball well in the nets and looked very confident with how he hit the ball against Northants.
"The manner in which he scored his runs was pleasing to us."
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Medieval 'Banksy' drawings discovered in Sussex - BBC News
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