Storm Eunice set to hit Sidmouth with 56mph winds

Summary:

• Storm Eunice coming to UK on Friday 18 February
• Sidmouth to see 56mph gusts
• Chance of fallen trees, damage to buildings and power lines, danger to life from large waves.

Storm Eunice is set to make landfall in the UK on Friday 18 February, bringing winds of up to 56mph to Sidmouth.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind, lasting from midnight to 9pm on Friday.

The weather service has warned that the storm 'could cause significant disruption'.

It has advised people that there is a small chance of fallen trees, damage to buildings and power lines, and danger to life from large waves at seafronts.

There may also be delays on public transport and for motorists.

Weather forecast

Friday will see highs of 11 degrees and lows of 5, with wind gusts of up to 56mph building up to midday. By 6pm, the gusts will die down to 34mph - but these are still strong winds.

A small amount of rain is forecast in the morning.

Saturday will see heavy rain around midday and wind gusts of up to 36mph.

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