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| Storm Eunice: Flood warnings and travel disruption as storm hits | Storm Eunice: Flood warnings and travel disruption as storm hits |
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| Flooding has been seen along the coast of Dorset | Flooding has been seen along the coast of Dorset |
| Flood warnings are in place in the south of England, schools are shut and there is major travel disruption due to Storm Eunice. | Flood warnings are in place in the south of England, schools are shut and there is major travel disruption due to Storm Eunice. |
| A woman has been seriously injured by debris from a roof in Oxfordshire, and several areas across the region are also without power. | A woman has been seriously injured by debris from a roof in Oxfordshire, and several areas across the region are also without power. |
| Ferries to the Isle of Wight, where gusts of up to 122mph have been recorded, have been suspended. | Ferries to the Isle of Wight, where gusts of up to 122mph have been recorded, have been suspended. |
| Eleven flood warnings are currently in place in Dorset and Hampshire. | Eleven flood warnings are currently in place in Dorset and Hampshire. |
| Huge waves were seen at Lyme Regis in Dorset | Huge waves were seen at Lyme Regis in Dorset |
| A woman was struck by debris in Station Road, Henley-on-Thames | A woman was struck by debris in Station Road, Henley-on-Thames |
| This includes Beaulieu, Fareham, Christchurch Harbour, Preston Beach in Weymouth, Poole Harbour and West Bay Harbour. | This includes Beaulieu, Fareham, Christchurch Harbour, Preston Beach in Weymouth, Poole Harbour and West Bay Harbour. |
| The seriously injured woman was struck by debris from a roof in Henley-on-Thames at about 10:45 GMT. | The seriously injured woman was struck by debris from a roof in Henley-on-Thames at about 10:45 GMT. |
| South Central Ambulance Service and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance attended the incident in Station Road and the woman was taken to the major trauma centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. | South Central Ambulance Service and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance attended the incident in Station Road and the woman was taken to the major trauma centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. |
| Storm Eunice has been battering the country over the past few hours. | Storm Eunice has been battering the country over the past few hours. |
| Hampshire Constabulary said the Isle of Wight was now at a "critical point", with wind causing damage to personal property and infrastructure. | Hampshire Constabulary said the Isle of Wight was now at a "critical point", with wind causing damage to personal property and infrastructure. |
| A tree has come down on to a car, cars have been blown off the road and power cuts are being reported on the island, the force said. | A tree has come down on to a car, cars have been blown off the road and power cuts are being reported on the island, the force said. |
| Workers removing a tree in Havenstreet on the Isle of Wight | Workers removing a tree in Havenstreet on the Isle of Wight |
| The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind in the south-east of England from 10:00 until 15:00. | The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind in the south-east of England from 10:00 until 15:00. |
| 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. |
| Gusts of up 122mph have been recorded at exposed site the Needles on the Isle of Wight, which is provisionally the highest gust ever recorded in England, according to the Met Office. | Gusts of up 122mph have been recorded at exposed site the Needles on the Isle of Wight, which is provisionally the highest gust ever recorded in England, according to the Met Office. |
| 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. |
| In Dorset, the Sandbanks ferry between Poole and Studland has been cancelled. | In Dorset, the Sandbanks ferry between Poole and Studland has been cancelled. |
| All Red Funnel ferry services between Southampton and Cowes, Isle of Wight, are currently suspended. | All Red Funnel ferry services between Southampton and Cowes, Isle of Wight, are currently suspended. |
| Red Funnel praised one its captains for safely berthing one of its ferries after a video of the vessel struggling in high winds at Southampton's ferry terminal was posted on social media. | Red Funnel praised one its captains for safely berthing one of its ferries after a video of the vessel struggling in high winds at Southampton's ferry terminal was posted on social media. |
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| Strong gusts of wind hit the ferry as it came into its berth in Southampton | Strong gusts of wind hit the ferry as it came into its berth in Southampton |
| Leanna Lakes, the firm's operations director, said: "On returning to Southampton with no passengers on board, Red Falcon approached the berth and experienced gusts of 80 knots causing the vessel to set down quickly onto the berth. | Leanna Lakes, the firm's operations director, said: "On returning to Southampton with no passengers on board, Red Falcon approached the berth and experienced gusts of 80 knots causing the vessel to set down quickly onto the berth. |
| "Our highly trained captain ensured the vessel was controlled throughout and berthed safely. | "Our highly trained captain ensured the vessel was controlled throughout and berthed safely. |
| "No damage was sustained to either the vessel or shoreside infrastructure, testament to his excellent ship handling skills." | "No damage was sustained to either the vessel or shoreside infrastructure, testament to his excellent ship handling skills." |
| Wightlink's Lymington to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, service has also been suspended. | Wightlink's Lymington to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, service has also been suspended. |
| Brittany Ferries said services to and from the UK were running to schedule. | Brittany Ferries said services to and from the UK were running to schedule. |
| Motorists have been asked to avoid Shore Road in Sandbanks which has started to flood | Motorists have been asked to avoid Shore Road in Sandbanks which has started to flood |
| The roof a building blew on to tracks at Banbury railway station | The roof a building blew on to tracks at Banbury railway station |
| Train companies have advised passengers not to travel. | Train companies have advised passengers not to travel. |
| South Western Railway has suspended all its services due to multiple trees falling and blocking the line. | South Western Railway has suspended all its services due to multiple trees falling and blocking the line. |
| Chiltern Railways has also suspended all of it services after a roof of a building was blown on to the tracks at Banbury railway station in Oxfordshire. Network Rail is trying to remove the debris in a bid to reopen the line. | Chiltern Railways has also suspended all of it services after a roof of a building was blown on to the tracks at Banbury railway station in Oxfordshire. Network Rail is trying to remove the debris in a bid to reopen the line. |
| While Great Western Railway said the majority of services were being suspended due to worsening conditions. | While Great Western Railway said the majority of services were being suspended due to worsening conditions. |
| The train company is allowing customers with tickets for Friday to travel up to and including Monday. | The train company is allowing customers with tickets for Friday to travel up to and including Monday. |
| In Hampshire, a fallen tree has blocked part of the M271 northbound, just before junction 1, Southampton Travel said. | In Hampshire, a fallen tree has blocked part of the M271 northbound, just before junction 1, Southampton Travel said. |
| There have also been widespread reports of trees down elsewhere in the region, and several areas across the South are without power. | There have also been widespread reports of trees down elsewhere in the region, and several areas across the South are without power. |
| They include between Hungerford and Newbury in Berkshire. Other parts of Pangbourne, Tadley and Twyford in the county are affected. | They include between Hungerford and Newbury in Berkshire. Other parts of Pangbourne, Tadley and Twyford in the county are affected. |
| Other cuts have been reported on the Isle of Wight, in Ringwood in Hampshire and across Dorset. | Other cuts have been reported on the Isle of Wight, in Ringwood in Hampshire and across Dorset. |
| A tree has fallen on Banbury Road, one of Oxford's main routes | |
| 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. |
| A school catering firm in Bournemouth is offering 2,700 meals, that are set to go to waste, to charity. | A school catering firm in Bournemouth is offering 2,700 meals, that are set to go to waste, to charity. |
| University of Reading has closed all three of its campuses | University of Reading has closed all three of its campuses |
| 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 |
| Portsmouth University buildings have also been affected by storm damage. | |
| Staff and students inside have been given a "strong recommendation" to stay put "until the storm peak has passed as the wind is very strong". | |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor Bernie Topham said the estates team was "dealing with these incidents and monitoring the situation". | |
| The University of Reading said it was closing all three of its campuses and Bournemouth University has also confirmed it has closed. | |
| Slough Borough Council said the fire service was attending a scene in the town where glass fell out of an overbridge onto Brunel Way. | Slough Borough Council said the fire service was attending a scene in the town where glass fell out of an overbridge onto Brunel Way. |
| 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. |
| Several attractions including Monkey World Dorset, Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Millets Farm Centre in Frilford, Oxfordshire, have also shut. | Several attractions including Monkey World Dorset, Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Millets Farm Centre in Frilford, Oxfordshire, have also shut. |
| 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 are shut. | Covid-19 vaccination centres in Oxford and Reading are shut. |
| 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 are also closed. | The National Coastwatch stations at Portland and Needles are also 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. |
| HM Coastguard advised people to stay away from the coast after multiple reports of "people at the waterline taking pictures of the waves, and even of families standing by the surf line with their children". | HM Coastguard advised people to stay away from the coast after multiple reports of "people at the waterline taking pictures of the waves, and even of families standing by the surf line with their children". |
| "A dramatic photograph or selfie is not worth risking your life for and those who are going to the coast to take pictures are also putting our teams at risk," it said. | "A dramatic photograph or selfie is not worth risking your life for and those who are going to the coast to take pictures are also putting our teams at risk," it said. |
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