What happened with Storm Eunice?

Three people have died in one of the worst storms to hit the UK in decades. Fierce winds from Storm Eunice toppled trees and sent debris flying, causing the deaths of a woman in her 30s in London, a man in his 20s in Hampshire, and a man in his 50s in Merseyside.

Where did Storm Eunice happen?

Eunice set a new record for the fastest wind gust recorded in England with 122 miles per hour (196 km/h) at The Needles, Isle of Wight. The storm was one of the most powerful to impact the south coast of England since the Great Storm of 1987.

How much damage did Storm Eunice do?

Storm may have caused £360m in damage The cost of the damage caused by Storm Eunice is being estimated by insurance industry sources as likely to be more than £360 million.

What were the causes of Storm Eunice?

Storm Eunice: The UK’s recent cluster of winter wind storms is related to a particularly strong polar vortex creating low pressure in the Arctic. The UK Met Office has issued two red weather warnings in as many months for strong winds.

What time will Storm Eunice end?

The worst of Storm Eunice should be over within 24 hours. The majority of the Met Office’s weather warnings currently in place – including its Amber and rare Red warnings – are expected to end at 9pm on Friday 18 February; areas under a Yellow weather warning should see conditions improve from 6pm.

Which way is Storm Eunice heading?

Storm Eunice will hit from the west of country, bringing strong winds to southern and central areas, as well as some snow for northern areas from early on Friday. The forecast after Storm Eunice continues to look unsettled with the potential for more wet and windy conditions over the weekend and the start of next week.

How fast are the winds in Eunice?

122 miles per hour
Storm Eunice led to the death of 10 people across the UK and parts of western Europe including Germany and the Netherlands as wind speeds reach as high as 122 miles per hour, the fastest ever recorded in the country.

What time will Eunice hit London?

When is Storm Eunice going to hit London? The Met Office has said the storm will hit the capital from 10am with the red warning set to end at 3pm today. During this time people are being urged to stay indoors and to only travel when they need to.

Is Storm Eunice worse than 1987?

Storm Eunice: Ferocious wind speed hits 122mph as gales stronger than deadly 1987 storm.

Is Eunice because of climate change?

This is what the Met Office’s data on the frequency of maximum gust speeds shows. So, no, Storm Eunice is not a product of man-made climate change. It is not even part of a trend towards more intense storms; but a mere blip in a trend that seems to be going in the other direction.

Will Storm Eunice be upgraded?

The following Storm Eunice will hit the nation on Friday, with the strongest effects being felt in the south of England. The warning has been upgraded from the original yellow warning put in place over England, but the area affected by the warning has been reduced.

Which way is Eunice moving?

Here’s all you need to know. Eunice is expected to continue to rapidly intensify as it moves northeast across southern Ireland, during this morning. Then, it will cross the Irish Sea into northwest England by the middle of the day before exiting northeast England during this afternoon.

Is there another storm after Eunice?

The next storm after Storm Eunice is called Storm Franklin. Storm Franklin 2022: Here’s what the next storm is called after Storm Eunice – and when it could hit the UK.

What time will Storm Eunice start?

The storm arrived on the south-west coast early on Friday morning, with winds peaking at around 9am. While the red warning for that region expires at midday, the separate alert for London and the south-east is in place until 3.00pm as Eunice gradually spreads eastwards.

What country will Storm Eunice hit next?

Storm Eunice comes on the heels of Storm Dudley. As the wind and rain from Storm Dudley eases, the UK needs to brace for another storm swiftly moving in. Storm Eunice is expected to affect much of the UK, including Scotland, over the next few days.