Friday’s weather warning from the Met office has been upgraded from Yellow to Amber.
The Amber warning is valid from 5am to 9pm on Friday and reads:
Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday.
Extremely strong winds may develop over southwest England early on Friday, before spreading north and east during the day.
Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the track of Eunice, there is an increasing likelihood of widespread inland wind gusts of 60-70 mph and up to 80 mph in a few places.
Around coasts of west Wales and southwest England, gusts of 90 or possibly even 100 mph are possible. Winds are expected to ease across western areas through the afternoon, and eastern areas during the evening.
What to expect
- There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life
- Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
- There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
- It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees
You can follow the weather warning – which may well change as the week goes on – by visiting the Met Office Website.
You can also see a guide to what the various warnings mean on the Met Office Website.
Article edit
11am 17th Feb 2022 – Start time of warning changed from 3am to 5am following update from Met Office.
Image: © Stormy weather in Cowes by Leo Harverson
