Met Office upgrades Berkshire and North Hampshire wind warning to AMBER
Forecasters say there could be significant damage caused by storm Eunice
The Met Office has upgraded the weather warning for strong winds in Berkshire and North Hampshire to amber.
Forecasters say Storm Eunice could pose a danger to life, with gusts of up to 60-70mph.
They say the gales are likely to cause "significant disruption" across the day on Friday 18th February.
The amber weather warning will be in force from 3am until 9pm.
We can expect flying debris, fallen trees, power cuts and damage to buildings, as well as travel disruption.
It comes as the north of England braces for Storm Dudley on Wednesday, with strong winds and heavy rain.
What can we expect from Storm Eunice?
The Met Office says: "Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday" and we can expect:
1) There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life
2) Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
3) Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
4) There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
5) It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees
The Met Office forecast states:
"Extremely strong winds may develop over southwest England early on Friday, before spreading north and east during the day.
"Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the track of Eunice, there is an increasing likelihood of widespread inland wind gusts of 60-70mph and up to 80mph in a few places.
"Around coasts of west Wales and southwest England, gusts of 90 or possibly even 100mph are possible.
"Winds are expected to ease across western areas through the afternoon, and eastern areas during the evening".