STORM Eunice is headed to Hampshire this week, bringing a period of very strong winds that could cause significant disruption.

The Met Office has today issued a yellow weather warning for Friday (February 18), covering England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Scottish borders. 

The warning is in force from 12am that morning, until 9pm.

Residents are being advised to take care while travelling on necessary journeys, and avoid exposed and flood risk areas where possible. 

Posting to Twitter, Hampshire Police wrote: "Our colleagues at the Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for our area at the end of the week - take a look and plan ahead where possible."

What to expect - according to the Met Office

  • There is a small chance that flying debris will result in a danger to life, with fallen trees, damage to buildings and homes, roofs blown off and power lines brought down.
  • There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
  • Where damaging winds occur, there is a chance that long interruptions to power supplies and other services may occur.
  • There is a small chance that roads, bridges and railway lines could close, with long delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

To keep up to date with weather warnings, visit: www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice

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