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STORM EUNICE – RED WEATHER WARNING

Published: Thursday, 17 February, 2022

A severe weather warning has been issued by the Met Office from 7am tomorrow until midday (Friday, February 18).

  • RISK OF TIDAL SURGE FLOODING AND HIGH WINDS
  • MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED - DANGER TO LIFE THROUGH HIGH WINDS

Storm Eunice is likely to cause significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds.

What to expect:

  • River Severn flood defences are expected to be overtopped by a tidal surge.
  • Flying debris resulting in danger to life
  • Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
  • Uprooted trees
  • Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to public transport and flights
  • Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes, including flooding of some coastal properties

What you need to do:

  • If you live in a flood risk area, you are advised to leave your home and stay with family or friends if possible.
  • If you are unable to do that, you are advised to move to the nearest rest centre from 7am on Friday, February 18.

Rest centre information:

Sharpness Village Hall, Oldminster Road, Sharpness, GL13 9NA.

Whitminster Village Hall, School Lane, Whitminster, Gloucester, GL2 7NT

  • If you are isolating due to Coronavirus, you should still leave your property – please wear a mask, stay in a separate room if possible, and open a window if safe to do so.

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