Kenilworth set to be hit with more high winds as Storm Franklin arrives

By James Smith

22nd Feb 2022 | Local News

Kenilworth is set to be hit by more high winds as Storm Franklin sweeps in from the west.

The Met Office has confirmed a yellow weather warning for much of the UK.

Wind gusts of 50-60mph have been forecast in the area with warnings that there could be further damage to property today.

Storm Franklin follows on from a week in which Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice triggered red and amber warnings across the country.

Trees were brought down across Kenilworth last week, including one of the mighty limes in Abbey Fields.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: "Following the significant impacts of Storm Eunice on Friday, Storm Franklin will bring further high winds for many late on Sunday and into Monday, although not on the same scale as Eunice.

"Coastal areas of Northern Ireland, especially on that north coast, will get the strongest wind gusts, which could be around 80mph in a few places.

"Amber and Yellow Wind Warnings have been issued, and people should remain cautious ahead of the system that will bring 50-60mph wind gusts for much of the UK from late on Sunday and through Monday."

West Midlands Railway is also predicting further delays to its services, including the bus replacement service through Kenilworth.

"We are expecting Storm Franklin to affect our network on Monday, and our services may be disrupted," a WMR spokesperson said.

"It might also mean that some trains will be cancelled or have fewer carriages than usual.

"Please check before you set off to make sure your train is running. We are happy for customers who held tickets that were valid for Friday (during Storm Eunice) or on Monday (during Storm Franklin) to rearrange their journey to travel up to the end of the day on Tuesday 22 February."

     

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