Map reveals exact areas blasted by ‘danger to life’ 90mph winds when Storm Eowyn hits in HOURS – as trains are cancelled
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A MAP has revealed the exact areas blasted by a danger to life warning - with Storm Éowyn to bring 90mph winds in hours. Passengers have been advised not to travel on Friday with Network Rail warning that trains could be cancelled at very short notice with "onward connection not possible".
The Met Office expects "very strong winds and widespread disruption" when the amber warning comes into force across much of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England at 6am tomorrow. It remains in place until 9pm on Friday, with power cuts "likely to occur" and even mobile phone coverage expected to be impacted.
Road, rail, air and ferry services are also likely to be affected. The warning adds: "Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.". All of the UK is covered by warnings, including for wind and rain, though the majority are yellow rather than amber.
Today the Environment Agency has 14 flood alerts in place across England. Storm Éowyn is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday before moving to the northeast on Saturday. The Met Office said there is some uncertainty in the track of the storm but can confirm there will be be powerful gales.