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Storm Eunice: Record wind gust amid disruption Storm Eunice: Record wind gust amid disruption
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Nick Miller gives the latest UK weather forecastNick Miller gives the latest UK weather forecast
Millions of people have been told to stay at home as Storm Eunice brings disruption and record gusts to the UK. Around 200,000 homes have been left without power and the transport network continues to be severely affected as Storm Eunice lashes the UK.
High winds have led to power cuts, flights cancellations, hundreds of schools closures, and blanket travel warnings across the country. High winds led to school closures, flight cancellations, and stay-at-home warnings across the country.
One person has been killed in Ireland and at least three injured in the UK. One person has died in Ireland and a number of people have been injured in the UK.
A gust of 122mph - measured at an exposed point on the Isle of Wight - set a provisional record for England.
If confirmed, it will beat the previous record of a 118mph gust set in 1979 at Gwennap Head in Cornwall.
A Met Office amber warning - meaning there is a potential danger to life - remains in place across the Midlands, southern England, and Wales.A Met Office amber warning - meaning there is a potential danger to life - remains in place across the Midlands, southern England, and Wales.
On the Isle of Wight, a gust of 122mph, measured at an exposed point on the west of the island, set a provisional record for England. An amber weather warning means there is a good chance flying debris could cause a danger to life, as well as that roofs could be blown off buildings and power lines brought down.
If confirmed, it will beat the previous record of 118mph set in 1979 at Gwennap Head in Cornwall. Red warnings - which are very rare - were issued earlier across much of southern and eastern England and south Wales, but have now been lifted.
A man has died in County Wexford, in the Republic of Ireland, after being hit by a fallen tree.
Thames Valley Police confirmed one person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by debris from a roof in Henley-on-Thames.
The London Ambulance Service said two people had been taken to hospital after being hit by debris in separate incidents in Streatham and Waterloo.
A number of train lines have been blocked by fallen trees and other debris, and rail companies are urging customers not to travel.
A statement from the Rail Delivery Group said people would be able to claim a fee-free refund or use their ticket over the weekend.
Power cuts have left tens of thousands of properties in south-west England and south Wales without power.
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BBC Weather said Eunice "could well be one of the worst storms in three decades". A man in County Wexford, in the Republic of Ireland, was killed by a falling tree during the storm, while a person in Henley-on-Thames suffered serious injuries after being hit by debris from a roof.
It is the second storm in a week for the UK after Storm Dudley battered parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, leaving thousands of homes without power. A number of others have been admitted to hospital following separate incidents involving trees and falling debris in London and Wiltshire.
An amber weather warning means there is a good chance flying debris could cause a danger to life as well as that roofs could be blown off buildings and power lines brought down. Millions of people were urged to stay at home on Friday, while the storm has also brought widespread travel disruption, with cancellations and severe delays on many transport networks.
Red warnings that were earlier in place across much of southern and eastern England and south Wales have now been lifted. Train operators closed routes across the country, with many lines blocked by trees and other debris.
High winds have led to: Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said the storm was causing widespread damage, adding: "We're telling people not to travel today and instead to claim a fee-free refund or use their ticket over the weekend."
At least one death and three people being hospitalised
Hundreds of school closures in much of Wales and affected areas of England, including in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Bristol
The closure of the two Severn bridges between England and Wales, the Britannia Bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales, the A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk, and the QEII Bridge in Dartford
The Humber Bridge, near Hull, has also had to close for only the fourth time in 40 years
More than 400 flights from or within the UK cancelled, according to analytics firm Cirium
Train cancellations and speed limits imposed on much of the network
Fallen trees blocking multiple train lines and roads
The temporary closure of the Port of Dover to all shipping
The UK's last red warning was for Storm Arwen in November last year, but before that one had not been issued since the so-called "Beast from the East" in 2018.
The Met Office said people should avoid travelling if they could and stay at home when winds reach the highest speeds.
In London, the South Eastern Main Line announced the closure of its whole network, and pictures showed a major tear to the roof of the Millennium Dome.In London, the South Eastern Main Line announced the closure of its whole network, and pictures showed a major tear to the roof of the Millennium Dome.
The O2 Arena is an entertainment complex that houses a music venue as well as shops and restaurantsThe O2 Arena is an entertainment complex that houses a music venue as well as shops and restaurants
The Environment Agency has now lifted several severe flood warnings that were previously in place for the Severn Estuary and the Wye Estuary in the South West. Environment Secretary George Eustice said 200,000 homes were without power and around 250,000 had had power restored.
Meanwhile, major incidents have been declared in several areas including Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Avon and Somerset and Hampshire.
In Cornwall and Somerset, residents were urged to stay at home and only travel if "absolutely necessary", while both councils advised people to stay back from cliffs and seafronts due to the danger of large waves.
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Many airports have urged customers to check their flights status, with many departures and arrivals to UK airports cancelled or delayed by the winds.
An EasyJet flight from Bordeaux to London Gatwick unsuccessfully tried to land twice before being forced to return to the French city.
National Highways - which is in charge of England's motorways and major A-roads - said there was a "particularly high risk" that high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes could be blown over and has urged drivers of those vehicles not to travel on bridges and viaducts.
The RAC said people should only travel if absolutely necessary and anyone who must should be vigilant, slow down, leave extra space behind the vehicle in front and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel.
High winds have also led to:
Hundreds of school closures in much of Wales and affected areas of England, including in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Bristol
The closure of the two Severn bridges between England and Wales, the Britannia Bridge between Anglesey and mainland Wales, the A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk, and the QEII Bridge in Dartford
The Humber Bridge, near Hull, also had to close for only the fourth time in 40 years
More than 400 flights from or within the UK were cancelled, according to analytics firm Cirium
Train cancellations and speed limits were imposed on much of the network - including all train services being suspended in Wales
Fallen trees have blocked multiple roads
The Port of Dover has temporarily closed to all shipping
Ferry services are disrupted, with Dover-Calais crossings and services across the Irish Sea cancelled
The storm has brought significant snowfall to parts of northern England and Scotland
The Environment Agency has now lifted several severe flood warnings that were previously in place for the Severn Estuary and the Wye Estuary in south-west England.
Less serious flood warnings remain in place in the area as well as in other parts of England, Scotland and Wales.Less serious flood warnings remain in place in the area as well as in other parts of England, Scotland and Wales.
River flooding in the Pennines, North Yorkshire and Lancashire is expected during the weekend. The water level in rivers, lakes and streams is likely to rise and overflow due to a combination of after-effects of Storm Dudley and snow melting.River flooding in the Pennines, North Yorkshire and Lancashire is expected during the weekend. The water level in rivers, lakes and streams is likely to rise and overflow due to a combination of after-effects of Storm Dudley and snow melting.
A government source told the BBC they were "well-prepared" with more than 250 high-volume pumps and 6,000 trained staff able to be deployed, adding they were not taking the threat posed by Eunice "lightly".A government source told the BBC they were "well-prepared" with more than 250 high-volume pumps and 6,000 trained staff able to be deployed, adding they were not taking the threat posed by Eunice "lightly".
Major incidents have been declared in Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Avon and Somerset and Hampshire. The Army is also on stand-by to support those affected, the PM said on Thursday. And the government was due to hold a second emergency Cobra meeting about the storm on Friday.
In Cornwall and Somerset, residents are being urged to stay at home and only travel if "absolutely necessary", while both councils advised people to stay back from cliffs and seafronts due to the danger of large waves. Eunice is the second storm in a week to hit the UK after Storm Dudley battered parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, leaving thousands of homes without power.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Mr Johnson said the Army was "on stand-by" to support those affected. The government is due to hold a second emergency Cobra meeting about the storm on Friday morning. Northern Powergrid said it had restored power to all of its more than 20,000 customers affected by the storm by Thursday evening.
The storm has also brought widespread travel disruption, with cancellations and severe delays on many transport networks.
All train services in Wales have been suspended on Friday, and many rail companies are urging customers not to travel and to amend bookings if possible.
Many airports have urged customers to check flights status, with many departures and arrivals to UK airports cancelled or delayed by the winds.
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An EasyJet Bordeaux to London Gatwick unsuccessfully tried to land twice, before the plane was forced to return to the French city.
Ferry services have also seen much disruption, with Dover-Calais crossings and many services across the Irish Sea cancelled.
The storm has brought significant snowfall to parts of northern England and Scotland
National Highways - which is in charge of England's motorways and major A-roads - said there was a "particularly high risk" that high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes could be blown over and has urged drivers of those vehicles not to travel on bridges and viaducts.
The RAC said people should only travel if absolutely necessary and anyone who must should be vigilant, slow down, leave extra space behind the vehicle in front and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel.
Many people were just recovering from Storm Dudley on Wednesday as Eunice approached.
Dudley left thousands of people in north-east England, Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Lancashire without power. Northern Powergrid said it had restored power to all of its more than 20,000 customers affected by the storm by Thursday evening.
Power cuts, schools closed and trains cancelled in WalesPower cuts, schools closed and trains cancelled in Wales
Yellow warning issued as NI set for strong winds and snowYellow warning issued as NI set for strong winds and snow
Scotland braced for Storm Eunice snow disruptionScotland braced for Storm Eunice snow disruption
The UK's last red warning was for Storm Arwen in November last year, but before that one had not been issued since the so-called "Beast from the East" in 2018.
Additional reporting by Malu Cursino and Adam Durbin.Additional reporting by Malu Cursino and Adam Durbin.
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