Storm Eowyn is predicted to bring gale force winds of over 80mph to the UK, causing potential power cuts, travel disruptions, and building damage. The storm is expected to arrive in the West Midlands on Thursday with heavy rainfall and increasingly windy conditions lasting through Friday. People are advised to secure outdoor items and prepare for possible power outages.
The newly named Storm Eowyn could 'put lives at risk' the Met Office warns as the UK is set to be hit with strong winds later this week.forecasters predict gale force winds of more than 80mph, bringing the risk of power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings.The UK can expect the arrival of unsettled conditions on Thursday, which will see strengthening winds and heavy rainfall in western parts of the country overnight.
On Saturday, the region can expect frequent blustery showers with some brighter breaks throughout the day.People are advised to secure loose items outside homes including bins, garden furniture, trampolines and sheds, and gathering torches and batteries in case of a power cut. The forecast follows on from the chilly and grey weather seen across the region - and much of the country - over the weekend.Met Office spokeswoman Andrea Bishop said: “Storm Eowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday.
“Updates to our current warnings will follow shortly and the forecast details are likely to be fine-tuned during the week, so stay tuned to your local forecast and keep up to date with Met Office warnings via our website and app.”
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