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Red Weather Warnings in force for Storm Eunice (Met Office)

The Met Office has issued rare Red Weather Warnings as Storm Eunice is expected to bring extremely strong winds and continued disruption for much of the UK ...

In the event of persistent high winds we may need to close bridges to traffic for a period, so please be alert for warnings of closures and follow signed diversion routes.” This is due to Storm Eunice resulting in high waves and potential storm surge coinciding with the start of a period of spring tides. Keep track of current weather warnings on the weather warning page. On the northern flank of Storm Eunice, there’s a risk of snow for some in Northern Ireland, northern England and southern Scotland. A Yellow Warning is in force for snow, highlighting possible blizzard conditions for these areas. “The red warning areas indicate a significant danger to life as extremely strong winds provide the potential for damage to structures and flying debris. 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.

13 dogs electrocuted to death amid Met Office Storm Eunice weather warnings (Chard & Ilminster News)

13 puppies were tragically killed as a result of severe weather conditions amid Storm Dudley this week. The pedigree pups were electrocuted when a power line crashed onto their kennel block after being toppled by strong winds.

"Power was safely restored to the majority of customers last night. "Sadly, a number of dogs in the kennel were electrocuted. A Northern Powergrid spokesperson said: "Storm Dudley caused a tree on a customer's land to fall and bring down a section of overhead power line onto kennels which were situated directly under the section of electricity network.

Ayrshire weather: Met Office warns of ice and wind (Irvine Times)

The Met Office has been busy issuing alerts this week, with Ayrshire already seeing warnings for snow and wind as Storm Dudley and Eunice hit large parts of the ...

"There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected." The Met Office says: "There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs. A statement on the Met Office's website reads: "A mixture of wintry showers and clear spells are likely to lead to a cold night with some icy stretches developing on untreated surfaces."

Met Office issues new weather warnings for Wales over the weekend (WalesOnline)

Following Friday's Storm Eunice chaos, a yellow weather warning for wind will be in place from 6am to 6pm on Saturday, covering south Wales, parts of mid Wales ...

There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected." Turning drier and less windy over the course of Monday before a band of rain pushes through on Tuesday." There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. But a band of rain and hill snow soon sweeps across the region through the day, this also bringing gales along southern coasts. The warning applies to much of northern England, Scotland and northern Ireland. "There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.

Storm Eunice: Met Office, National Highways and RAC issue urgent ... (Whitchurch Herald)

Certain motorists will be “particular high risk” when travelling in severe conditions amid Storm Eunice.

Drivers who must take essential journeys should stick to main roads where possible and avoid coastal routes. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “It’s vitally important drivers don’t set out during Storm Eunice unless it can’t be avoided. National Highways and Met Office issue Storm Eunice warning to drivers

Storm Eunice: Met Office issues Red warning for Carmarthenshire (Tivyside Advertiser)

CARMARTHENSHIRE is bracing itself for Storm Eunice after warnings of extremely strong winds were issued by the Met Office for Friday, February 18.

"There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life," warned a spokesperson for the Met Office. "The Met Office has issued a red warning of wind which is likely to cause significant disruption across the country," said a spokesperson. The Met Office's Amber warning has been upgraded to a Red warning in Carmarthenshire from 7am to 12pm on Friday, with warnings of "significant disruption and dangerous conditions."