Met Office upgrades Kenilworth weather warning to amber as Storm Eunice hits UK
An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Kenilworth today as Storm Eunice hits the UK.
Forecasters had originally issued a yellow warning, but this has now been escalated with 70mph gusts expected in Warwickshire.
The warning is in place from 5am to 9pm today.
Forecasts have warned that:
- There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life
- Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down- Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus services
- There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur , perhaps affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage- It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees
Discussing Storm Eunice a spokesperson for the Met Office said: "The next low pressure system will track across central areas of the UK on Friday.
"Further impacts are expected from very strong winds with 60 – 70 mph gusts possible inland, perhaps even stronger in some places, though the strongest winds and worst-affected areas are uncertain at present.
"This system is also expected to bring some heavy rain and there is a potential for some significant snowfall over hills in the Midlands and further north."
West Midlands Railway is now advising customers not to travel today.
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