Storm Eunice: updates on trains, flights, schools as winds of up to 122mph recorded
The latest updates, photos and videos as the UK is battered by Storm Eunice
Two rare red weather warnings for wind have been issued by the Met Office, with forecasters warning of “significant gusts” up to 90mph.
This could lead to flying debris “resulting in danger to life”, power lines being brought down, and roofs blown off homes.
What has the Met Office said?
The Met Office updated their warning today (18 February):
“The Red Weather Warnings for wind cover some coastal areas towards the southwest, including south Wales, from early on Friday morning, before a separate Red Warning comes into force for much of the south and southeast with similar damaging gusts and disruption expected. Wind gusts in the most exposed coastal areas could be in excess of 90mph, which would bring significant impacts for many and represent a danger to life.
“Further inland and within the wider Amber Warning area, gusts will still be impactful and damaging for many, with 60-70mph gusts likely for many, and 80mph in a few places.”
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