Digital Desk: Because of Storm Eunice, which has sparked rare danger-to-life warnings, the Met Office has added the east of England, including London, to the red weather warning for wind issued by the Met Office. Millions of people have been warned to stay indoors at home to avoid 90mph gusts.
The uncommon highest alert, which means a severe impact is highly probable, was increased just before 4 a.m. on Friday, to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., due to fears that the storm would "cause significant disruption and dangerous circumstances due to exceptionally strong winds," according to the Met Office.
Due to a mix of high tides, strong winds, and storm surge, the warning for Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Essex, and East Sussex was added to an earlier red weather warning that went into effect at 7 a.m. for the coasts of Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, as well as the south coast of Wales.
Along the coasts of Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, as well as the south coast of Wales, there is a possibility of "flying debris resulting in danger to life" and "damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and electricity lines brought down."
People have been advised to secure objects in their gardens and to be cautious of strong gusts, which might cause trees to tumble and tiles to blow off houses. "Make sure you follow local authorities' and councils' advice, secure doors and windows tonight and tomorrow morning, and keep your cars closed in garages or away from trees and walls," Met Office forecaster Annie Shuttleworth advised.
The Met Office has added London to the Storm Eunice weather warning because to a 'risk to life' situation. As authorities warn of 'significant disruption,' major bridges are closing and millions are being advised to batten down the hatches and stay indoors.
"People will see significant delays to travel and power cuts, so you should avoid travelling if you can and stay at home when winds reach the highest speeds.”
A Network Rail spokesperson said disruption is inevitable and Welsh services will be suspended for the whole day. The railway operator said there will be blanket speed restrictions of 50mph in most places.
Due to predicted disruption and damage, London North East Railway advised passengers with Friday tickets to go on Saturday instead or seek a refund. Customers should verify the status of their flights with airlines and allow plenty of time for travel, according to several airports, including as Gatwick and Stansted.
"Please consider whether your journey is vital today and take care if you are out and about," said Greater Manchester Transport. Storm Eunice is expected to cause substantial disruption from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to the operator.
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Met Office took the unprecedented step of issuing a severe weather alert with National Highways for strong winds that would affect the entire country's key road network.
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