Pedestrians and drivers are being urged to take caution this Friday as strong winds threaten hazardous traveling conditions and severe disruption with winds of up to 100mph.
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
A Met Office spokesperson said:
"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."
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RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said:
“Drivers should take the fact the Met Office has upweighted its warnings from yellow to amber on Friday very seriously. Storm Eunice will make road conditions hazardous, so we strongly urge drivers not to risk it and instead consider delaying their journeys until the storm passes.
“For anyone who has to set out, we recommend sticking to major roads and avoiding exposed and coastal routes. It’s also vital to reduce speeds and to take extra care when passing high-sided vehicles so as not to get buffeted off course.
“Where snow comes into the mix, road conditions will quickly deteriorate making it important for drivers to adapt their driving styles. We strongly recommend being gentle on the accelerator, especially if the road surface becomes slippery. It’s worth knowing what to do in the event a car skids: in most cases, it’s best to gently steer into the direction of the skid and wait for the car to regain grip. Avoid the temptation to stamp on the brake.”
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