Weather bomb’ forecast to bring high winds, heavy rain and snow Cumbria
The Met Office has advised people to prepare for a “weather bomb” hitting the UK as Yellow Warnings for Cumbria and large parts of the country have been issued for Friday and Saturday with potential power cuts, travel disruption and damage to property.
Storm Éowyn has been named with the met office forecasting it to bring winds of up to 90mph are expected to hit the UK from Friday with Heavy rain and wind starting to build on Thursday ahead of the storm moving across the UK.
The storm has been caused by low pressure and cold weather across the Atlantic in the USA driving an area of low pressure across the UK forecast to bring with it gusts of upto 90mph in coastal areas and 70mph inland with potential for a danger to life caused by flying debris.
Snow is possible along the leading edge of the storm and is most likely across Northern Ireland, Northern England and Scotland.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “Storm Éowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday.
“The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, northwestern Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas. There will also be some heavy rain, bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.”
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “The wet and windy weather brought about by Storm Éowyn will make driving much more of a challenge towards the end of this week, especially for those in the west of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Strong winds mean there’s a higher likelihood of fallen branches and trees on rural routes between motorways and A-roads, which can obstruct journeys and puncture tyres if not carefully avoided.
“Drivers also need to be well aware of the buffeting effect of sudden gusts, especially along coastlines and exposed areas where the worst weather is expected. High-sided vehicles are most at risk of being blown off course, but cars can also be affected as they pass lorries on the motorway and are then hit by the wind on the other side. It’s best to keep speeds low and have a firm grip on the wheel to avoid being caught off-guard, especially in areas where heavy rain will affect visibility.”
The Met office is advising people to prepare to protect property and people from injury by checking for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them.
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