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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 DorsetFlooding 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.
Several areas across the region are also without power, and some Covid vaccination centres, zoos and parks have been closed.Several areas across the region are also without power, and some Covid vaccination centres, zoos and parks have been closed.
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.
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.
Storm Eunice has been battering the country in the past few hours.Storm Eunice has been battering the country in 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.
Huge waves were seen at Lyme Regis in DorsetHuge waves were seen at Lyme Regis in Dorset
Workers removing a tree in Havenstreet on the Isle of WightWorkers 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 GMT.The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind in the south-east of 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.
Gusts of up 122mph have been recorded at exposed site the Needles on the Isle of Wight - 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. Wightlink's Lymington to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, service has also been suspended.All Red Funnel ferry services between Southampton and Cowes, Isle of Wight, are currently 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.
Motorists have been asked to avoid Shore Road in Sandbanks which has started to floodMotorists have been asked to avoid Shore Road in Sandbanks which has started to flood
Trains have been reduced to one an hour between Oxford and London Marylebone. Train companies have advised passengers not to travel.
Chiltern Railways' David Heathfield said: "It's going to be a very challenging day on the railways. Like Great Western Railway (GWR) we've got a speed restriction so journey times will be a lot longer. South Western Railway has suspended all its services due to multiple trees falling and blocking the line.
"If people can avoid travelling today, please do it tomorrow." Chiltern Railways has also suspended all of it services. Debris was blown onto the tracks at Banbury railway station in Oxfordshire.
GWR said it was only able to provide half of its usual service, and journeys will take "significantly longer". Customers are being allowed to change tickets for travel today. While Great Western Railway said the majority of services were being suspended due to worsening conditions.
Several areas across the South are now without power. 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.
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.
Red Funnel ferry services between Southampton and Cowes, Isle of Wight, have been suspended.Red Funnel ferry services between Southampton and Cowes, Isle of Wight, have been suspended.
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 campusesUniversity of Reading has closed all three of its campuses
Southampton's Itchen Bridge will be closed until at least 13:00 GMTSouthampton's Itchen Bridge will be closed until at least 13:00 GMT
University of Reading said it was closing all three of its campuses and Bournemouth University has also confirmed it has closed.  University of Reading said it was closing all three of its campuses and Bournemouth University has also confirmed it has closed.  
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/ZiJ3p548uwZoo 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 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 will also be 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.
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