Britons brace for Storm Eunice - the worst in over 30 years

[Cookham Webmaster]

The Met Office is warning of "prolonged" power cuts, uprooted trees, damage to buildings and homes and "significant" travel disruption.

An amber warning covers England and Wales between 3am and 9pm on Friday, while northern parts of England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland have a slightly less severe, yellow warning lasting from 3am to 6pm.

The most severe red-level warning covers the South West of England and parts of South Wales between 7am and midday.

Gusts could reach 100mph, particularly if an unusual phenomenon known as a sting jet occurs.

[Roger]

The noise in my sitting room is unbelievable with wind screaming down the chimney. Not a day for walks.