Stamford and Rutland bracing for storms Dudley and Eustice
There are already issues, and it's likely to get worse
Stamford and Rutland are bracing for a blustery couple of days, as Storms Dudley and Eustice hit the region.
An amber weather warning is in place tomorrow (Friday 18th February), with the Met Office warning there is a "good chance" flying debris could result in a danger to life.
Across the midlands, wind gusts above 60mph are expected.
Wind gusts seem to have already reached high levels in Stamford and Rutland overnight, with many services in the area advising people to avoid travelling tomorrow.
Wittering, south of Stamford, recorded a gust of 58mph.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “An active jet stream is helping to drive low-pressure systems across the country, with both storms set to cause some disruption and National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued.
“Significant disruption is possible from both Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice with strong winds one of the main themes of the current forecast. The most impactful winds from Dudley will be in the north on Wednesday afternoon, as shown in the amber warning area. Storm Eunice is expected to track eastwards from early on Friday, bringing the most significant winds to the central and southern areas of the UK, with some gusts possible in excess of 95mph in exposed coastal areas.”