STORM EUNICE: People told not to "take risks", fishmonger will go to Rutland markets anyway
An amber warning is in place for the region, and winds could reach 80mph
Storm Eunice is here and people in Stamford and Rutland are bracing themselves for winds which could reach up to 80mph.
That's what the Met Office has predicted, with an amber warning currently in place for the region - meaning falling trees, flying debris and damage to buildings can be expected.
There's a rare red warning in place for South Western parts of the UK, the last one was brought in during Storm Arwen in November 2021.
Local businesses are taking precaution, while East Midlands Trains have advised customers to travel on another day.
Prepared for anything
A Leicestershire and Rutland 4X4 response team are equipped to help people in local communities that are impacted by the storm.
Jeremy Edwards, treasurer of the charity group, has been telling us how people can best prepare for the dangerous conditions:
"I must admit it's a long time since we've had winds forecast this high, and it's slightly hard to expect what's going to happen. Certainly, last time we had a strong wind through this way I lost my shed roof."
"One of the things that's likely to be an issue about wind is it's likely to bring power lines down, and of course if power lines are down everything stops working. We have been used to move water to people who've got no water because if the power lines are down often the mains water pumps stop.
"If you know that something's loose it might be worth nailing it down, if you've got doors that flap in the wind then I'd get them wedged or blocked. Don't take unnecessary risks, if the winds really do hit a 100mph, it's going to be extremely difficult to walk outside and, if a bin comes loose and starts flying towards you, it's really going to sting."
Whatever the weather
Met Office warnings and advice from the community emergency response team won't stop local fishmongers Cavners from trading at Rutland's markets.
Alex Cavner, middle son of the family business, says they'll be there whatever the weather:
"We're aware of the weather warnings but we've got fish to sell, so you can expect to see us 100% at the markets over the weekend."
"I've been standing at Oakham and Uppingham market for ten years, myself in my time, but the family's been standing at markets for generations. In my time, I've never known us to miss a market due to poor weather conditions."