A severe weather warning has been upgraded to red, the highest level, for parts of south-west England and the south Wales on Friday. The Met Office warned that Storm Eunice could bring winds of up to 70mph inland and 100mph around the Welsh coast, causing significant disruption and danger to life from flying debris. The Met Office had earlier issued an amber warning for most of England and all of Wales because of fierce winds that could result in ‘flying debris and a danger to life’. That has now been upgraded to red, the highest category, for Wales and the South West.
People are being cautioned to remain indoors due to the risk.
Traffic Wales has warned of dangerous driving conditions and people are advised to only travel if necessary. Roads and bridges could close so motorists are warned to check before they travel.
There is a good chance of power cuts across Wales and there is likely to be significant disruption to roads and railway lines.
The red warning is in force between 07:00 and 12:00 on Friday (February 18).
Dangers that are to be expected include:
>> Flying debris resulting in danger to life.
>> Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.
>> Power cuts affecting services such as mobile phone coverage.
>> Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.
>> Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads.
>> Flooding of some coastal properties.
