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| Storm Eunice: Schools ordered to close after red weather warning | Storm Eunice: Schools ordered to close after red weather warning |
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| Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council have asked schools not to open | Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council have asked schools not to open |
| Several schools in the south of England have closed after the Met Office issued a new red weather warning. | Several schools in the south of England have closed after the Met Office issued a new red weather warning. |
| Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council have asked schools not to open. | Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council have asked schools not to open. |
| Some Covid vaccination centres, zoos and parks have also been closed due to Storm Eunice. | Some Covid vaccination centres, zoos and parks have also been closed due to Storm Eunice. |
| The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind, including across parts of Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight. | The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind, including across parts of Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight. |
| This is the highest level of alert and is in place in south-east England from 10:00 until 15:00 GMT. | This is the highest level of alert and is in place in south-east England from 10:00 until 15:00 GMT. |
| It means flying debris resulting in "danger to life" is expected, as well as power cuts, road closures and damage to homes. | It means flying debris resulting in "danger to life" is expected, as well as power cuts, road closures and damage to homes. |
| An amber warning for wind is in place for much of the rest of England until 21:00. | An amber warning for wind is in place for much of the rest of England until 21:00. |
| Storm Eunice has been battering the country in the past few hours, bringing gusts of up to 90mph. | Storm Eunice has been battering the country in the past few hours, bringing gusts of up to 90mph. |
| Gusts of 71mph have been recorded at Needles Old Battery while winds of 59mph have hit the Isle of Portland. | Gusts of 71mph have been recorded at Needles Old Battery while winds of 59mph have hit the Isle of Portland. |
| University of Reading has closed all three of its campuses | University of Reading has closed all three of its campuses |
| In a message sent to parents, Hampshire County Council said the decision to close schools was taken at 05:00 GMT on Friday, following the new red warning. | In a message sent to parents, Hampshire County Council said the decision to close schools was taken at 05:00 GMT on Friday, following the new red warning. |
| "With the Met Office warning of significant risk to life, we feel this is the only safe option," the council said. | "With the Met Office warning of significant risk to life, we feel this is the only safe option," the council said. |
| Dorset Council said it had taken the decision "to put threat to life above some continuation of services". | Dorset Council said it had taken the decision "to put threat to life above some continuation of services". |
| It told residents there would be further disruption as a number of services, including council transport and bin collections, were also suspended. | It told residents there would be further disruption as a number of services, including council transport and bin collections, were also suspended. |
| Meanwhile, BCP Council has advised schools to take a "blended learning approach" on Friday. | Meanwhile, BCP Council has advised schools to take a "blended learning approach" on Friday. |
| It suggested children of keyworkers and those in examination years study at school where it was safe to do so. | It suggested children of keyworkers and those in examination years study at school where it was safe to do so. |
| Where there was "insufficient staff in place for children to learn safely at school" it recommended those schools apply remote learning for the day. | Where there was "insufficient staff in place for children to learn safely at school" it recommended those schools apply remote learning for the day. |
| Southampton's Itchen Bridge will be closed until at least 13:00 GMT | Southampton's Itchen Bridge will be closed until at least 13:00 GMT |
| University of Reading said it was closing all three of its campuses "due to the risk of Storm Eunice to our community". | University of Reading said it was closing all three of its campuses "due to the risk of Storm Eunice to our community". |
| Bournemouth University has also confirmed it be closed. | |
| Several attractions including Monkey World Dorset, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Millets Farm Centre in Frilford, Oxfordshire, have also shut. | Several attractions including Monkey World Dorset, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Millets Farm Centre in Frilford, Oxfordshire, have also shut. |
| Oxford's Natural History Museum said it had also had to take precautions because of its historic glass-tiled roof. | Oxford's Natural History Museum said it had also had to take precautions because of its historic glass-tiled roof. |
| It has closed its main court as a safety precaution, which includes its dinosaur displays. | It has closed its main court as a safety precaution, which includes its dinosaur displays. |
| Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, is expected to reopen on Saturday, but it will close to the public on Friday. | Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, is expected to reopen on Saturday, but it will close to the public on Friday. |
| In a statement on social media, the zoo apologised for any inconvenience caused but stressed the safety of its staff, guests and animals were its "top priority". | In a statement on social media, the zoo apologised for any inconvenience caused but stressed the safety of its staff, guests and animals were its "top priority". |
| Zoo closure Friday 18 February 🌬 Due to the adverse weather and high winds forecast on Friday, we have decided to close the zoo to guests as a precautionary measure. If you’ve booked tickets for Friday, please check your emails as we’ve been in touch about your visit.1/2 pic.twitter.com/ZiJ3p548uw | Zoo closure Friday 18 February 🌬 Due to the adverse weather and high winds forecast on Friday, we have decided to close the zoo to guests as a precautionary measure. If you’ve booked tickets for Friday, please check your emails as we’ve been in touch about your visit.1/2 pic.twitter.com/ZiJ3p548uw |
| Covid-19 vaccination centres in Oxford and Reading will also close on Friday. | Covid-19 vaccination centres in Oxford and Reading will also close on Friday. |
| Any appointments will be rebooked and normal opening hours are expected to resume on Saturday. | Any appointments will be rebooked and normal opening hours are expected to resume on Saturday. |
| The drive-through Covid swabbing centres at the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals will also remain closed. | The drive-through Covid swabbing centres at the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals will also remain closed. |
| University Hospitals Dorset has asked patients to attend hospital appointments only if it is safe to do so. | University Hospitals Dorset has asked patients to attend hospital appointments only if it is safe to do so. |
| Southampton's Itchen Bridge will be closed until at least 13:00 GMT. | Southampton's Itchen Bridge will be closed until at least 13:00 GMT. |
| The National Coastwatch stations at Portland and Needles will also be closed. | The National Coastwatch stations at Portland and Needles will also be closed. |
| The departure of HMS Diamond has also been delayed. It was due to leave Portsmouth for the Eastern Mediterranean to join Nato's defences. | The departure of HMS Diamond has also been delayed. It was due to leave Portsmouth for the Eastern Mediterranean to join Nato's defences. |
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