UK battens down. ( Archived) (26)

Kate Buck
Thu, 17 February 2022, 2:13 pm·5-min read
Waves hit the sea wall at Portstewart in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland as Storm Dudley heads to the north of England and southern Scotland from Wednesday night into Thursday morning, closely followed by Storm Eunice, which will bring strong winds and the possibility of snow on Friday. Picture date: Wednesday February 16, 2022.
Waves hit the sea wall at Portstewart in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland as the UK braces for Storm Eunice (PA)

Britons are being warned to brace themselves for one of the strongest storms in 30 years, as Storm Eunice sweeps across the UK.

The Met Office issued a rare red weather warning along the coastline of Devon and Cornwall for Friday as well as the south coast of Wales, due to extremely strong winds.

People in areas with weather warnings are being told to stay indoors where they can, with experts warning Eunice poses a "significant danger to life".
What is a red weather warning?

A red weather warning is the highest warning the Met Office issues for adverse weather conditions.

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Forecasters have said Storm Eunice could be the strongest storm in three decades, with 100mph winds expected to batter the west coast.

From 7am on Friday, a red warning among much of the south will be in place.

The Met Office has said it is highly likely there will be disruptions to power lines and travel across Friday.

We ain't afeared, but it looks like a big one, bring it on

Brits are being told to brace for gusts of winds up to 90mph as Storm Dudley sweeps in from the Atlantic on Wednesday morning with a "danger to life" warning in place from the Met Office.

It is expected to be a mild start to Wednesday before the winds begin to pick up before becoming "very strong and disruptive".

There is also the possibility of widespread travel chaos including a "good chance" of power cuts and disruption to transport services.

The amber warning states: "Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties."

While there is also a wider yellow warning for strong winds, the more serious amber is in place from 4pm until midnight and covers a large belt across the middle of the UK, including regions north of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire and south of Perthshire in Scotland.

Forecasters have said residents in this region can also expect heavy showers throughout the afternoon and snow on high ground.
My g/f is holding my hand

Yeh she gets afraid you know

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