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AMBER WARNINGS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR WIND ON FRIDAY.
Amber warning of wind
Areas affected: East Midlands | East of England | London & South East England | North West England | South West England | Wales | West Midlands | Yorkshire & Humber
Starts: 03:00 GMT on Fri 18 February
Ends: 21:00 GMT on Fri 18 February
Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday.
– 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
Issued at: 10:19 GMT on Mon 14 February
Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday.
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
Thanks to Vickie at Midlands Storm Chasers U.K