The Met Office warns of severe weather, with strong winds hitting most of the UK, leaving only the southeast relatively safe
London: The Met Office has just put out a serious “danger to life” warning. Strong winds are on the way for Friday, and it’s going to hit most of the UK hard. The only area that seems to be dodging the worst of it is the southeast of England.
Storm Éowyn is expected to sweep through the northwest of the UK on Friday and then move northeast by Saturday. While there’s a bit of uncertainty about its exact path, we can expect some really strong winds. Initially, they’ll come from the southeast, but then shift to the west. We’re talking gusts of 50-60 mph inland and even stronger along the coasts and hills, possibly reaching up to 80 mph in some exposed spots in western Scotland.
As the day goes on, the winds should start to calm down in the southern areas. But the Met Office warns that there could be damage to buildings, like tiles flying off roofs. Power cuts might happen too, which could mess with mobile phone service and other utilities.
Travel could be a hassle as well. Road, rail, air, and ferry services might face delays or cancellations. Some roads and bridges could even close. There’s a real risk of injuries from flying debris, and large waves could toss beach material onto coastal roads and properties.
Andrea Bishop from the Met Office said that Storm Éowyn will bring some pretty unsettled and potentially disruptive weather to the UK on Friday and into Saturday. The storm, pronounced “Ay-oh-win,” will start affecting the weather in the northwestern parts of the UK first, bringing heavy rain along with those strong winds.
She also mentioned that updates to the warnings will be coming soon, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your local forecast and check the Met Office website or app for the latest info.
