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| Somerset and Gloucestershire declare weather emergencies | Somerset and Gloucestershire declare weather emergencies |
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| It is expected the Severn Bridge will close as a precaution | It is expected the Severn Bridge will close as a precaution |
| Two areas have declared an emergency as a red weather warning, suggesting a risk to life from flying debris, is issued for Storm Eunice on Friday. | Two areas have declared an emergency as a red weather warning, suggesting a risk to life from flying debris, is issued for Storm Eunice on Friday. |
| Forecasters predict severe flooding, wind speeds of up to 90mph (144kmh) and disruption to transport services and roads in Gloucestershire and Somerset. | Forecasters predict severe flooding, wind speeds of up to 90mph (144kmh) and disruption to transport services and roads in Gloucestershire and Somerset. |
| The M4 Prince of Wales bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge are likely to close. | The M4 Prince of Wales bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge are likely to close. |
| All schools in Somerset will close and Avon and Somerset Police has advised people to avoid travelling on Friday. | All schools in Somerset will close and Avon and Somerset Police has advised people to avoid travelling on Friday. |
| Some schools in Wiltshire have announced they will close and Bristol City Council has advised schools in the city to close too. | Some schools in Wiltshire have announced they will close and Bristol City Council has advised schools in the city to close too. |
| Bristol City Council school closures | Bristol City Council school closures |
| South Gloucestershire closures | South Gloucestershire closures |
| Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset |
| North Somerset closures | North Somerset closures |
| Somerset school closures | Somerset school closures |
| Wiltshire school closures | Wiltshire school closures |
| Gloucestershire closures | Gloucestershire closures |
| Swindon school closures | Swindon school closures |
| Areas along the River Severn between Avonmouth and Sharpness in Bristol are also expected to flood. | Areas along the River Severn between Avonmouth and Sharpness in Bristol are also expected to flood. |
| Staff from local councils and emergency services will be knocking on doors this afternoon to help people who need to evacuate from their homes safely. | Staff from local councils and emergency services will be knocking on doors this afternoon to help people who need to evacuate from their homes safely. |
| Those who are being evacuated are asked to pass on the message and knock on neighbours' doors where possible. | Those who are being evacuated are asked to pass on the message and knock on neighbours' doors where possible. |
| Letters have been sent to some residents in preparation | |
| A Network Rail spokesman said disruption was "inevitable" after the Met office released red and amber warnings for the South West of England from 05:00 to 21:00 GMT. | A Network Rail spokesman said disruption was "inevitable" after the Met office released red and amber warnings for the South West of England from 05:00 to 21:00 GMT. |
| "The safety of passengers and staff is our top priority," he said. | "The safety of passengers and staff is our top priority," he said. |
| In Bristol, services on the Severn Beach line have been cancelled for Friday morning. | In Bristol, services on the Severn Beach line have been cancelled for Friday morning. |
| ⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning updated ⚠️⚠️#StormEunice is likely to cause significant disruption due to extremely strong #windsFriday 0500 – 2100Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMg9c70Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/2Tq3z6ipu4 | ⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning updated ⚠️⚠️#StormEunice is likely to cause significant disruption due to extremely strong #windsFriday 0500 – 2100Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMg9c70Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/2Tq3z6ipu4 |
| North Cornwall, North Devon and Sharpness in Gloucestershire are feared to be the worst-hit areas due to the tidal impact from the storm surge and very high spring tides. | North Cornwall, North Devon and Sharpness in Gloucestershire are feared to be the worst-hit areas due to the tidal impact from the storm surge and very high spring tides. |
| National Highways said to expect dangerous driving conditions with exceptional sidewinds and wind-blown debris. | |
| It also warned there was a particularly high risk to high-sided vehicles and other vulnerable vehicles such as caravans and motorbikes. | |
| 🔴🔴🔴#HighWinds expected tomorrow following the issue of a red warning from the MetOffice for #StormEunice - Please plan for the worst case scenario as there is a very high risk that both the #SevernBridge and the #PrinceOfWalesBridge will be closed. pic.twitter.com/KDLCQVlBXv | 🔴🔴🔴#HighWinds expected tomorrow following the issue of a red warning from the MetOffice for #StormEunice - Please plan for the worst case scenario as there is a very high risk that both the #SevernBridge and the #PrinceOfWalesBridge will be closed. pic.twitter.com/KDLCQVlBXv |
| West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris encouraged residents to exercise extreme caution and take all possible precautions. | |
| "I'm urging all local people to act sensibly and take all reasonable precautions with the approach of Storm Eunice," he said. | |
| Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Army would be on stand-by to help those affected by Storm Eunice. | Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Army would be on stand-by to help those affected by Storm Eunice. |
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