THE Met Office has issued a 24-hour weather warning for wind across Somerset and the wider South West on Friday (January 24).
Storm Éowyn is the first of this year’s named storms and is expected to bring “very strong winds” and disruption heading into the weekend.
The warning is in place for 24 hours from midnight Friday, January 24.
The storm is expected to primarily affect the northernmost parts of the UK, with gusts peaking at 50-60mph inland and heavy rain should be anticipated across the country. The wind strength will gradually ease across southern areas later into the day.
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Residents of the south west should expect damage to buildings, power cuts, and transport disruptions throughout the day.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “Storm Éowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday.
“The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, northwestern Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas. There will also be some heavy rain, bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.
“The initial warning for Storm Éowyn has been issued several days in advance, so it’s important to stay up to date with the forecast as further details emerge in the coming days.”
The Met Office on what residents should expect
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges may close.
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
