Live updates: Storm Eunice hits the South West

The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 18th Feb 2022
Last updated 18th Feb 2022

A rare red weather warning has been issued for parts of the South West today (Friday 18 February) - meaning there is a danger to life from flying debris.

Storm Eunice has hit the region and could bring winds of up to 100 miles per hour.

People are being urged not to travel and to work from home instead, whilst many places have closed their doors in a bid to avoid the severe weather.

The Devon-based Met Office issued the red warning for wind from 7.00am - 12.00pm, mainly affecting coastal regions.

It says Storm Eunice is expected to cause 'significant disruption and dangerous conditions'.

This morning, another red warning for wind was issued for the South/South East of England, affecting areas including Portsmouth and London.

There is also an amber warning for wind in place for the entire South West region, which is in force between 5.00am - 9.00pm.

Follow live updates for the South West below:

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Cardiff Airport remains open amid ongoing disruption

A Cardiff Airport spokesperson said: "Cardiff Airport remains open with disruption to both arrivals and departures, some airlines have proactively cancelled and delayed flights.

"Passengers travelling today are advised to check regularly with their airlines for the latest flight information.

"The safety of our customers and staff remains our number one priority at all times and we recommend that precaution is taken when travelling to and from the airport".

Further disruption in Swindon

Trains suspended across the South West

Buses cancelled for rest of today in Bristol, Bath, Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire

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Road closures across Wiltshire

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Spire of Somerset church roof rips off

Bristol Airport has issued an update

Man believed to be trapped in Bradford-on-Avon

Fallen tree in Gloucestershire

All trains at Bristol Temple Meads 'stopped for the time being'

Two major crossings between England and Wales CLOSED

Statement from EasyJet, as weather impacts flight departures

"Due to strong winds impacting parts of the UK today, like other airlines we are experiencing some disruption to our flying programme and have been required to cancel a small number of flights to and from the UK.

“We are doing all possible to minimise the impact of the weather disruption for our customers and have notified those on cancelled flights in advance with the option of transferring to an alternative flight free of charge or receiving a refund, as well as providing hotel accommodation and meals for customers who require them.

"We continue to advise all customers due to fly with us today to check the status of their flights on our Flight Tracker page for real-time information and to allow extra time to travel to the airport due to the impact of the weather on local public transport services.

“While this is outside of our control, we would like to apologise to customers for the inconvenience caused by the weather. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always easyJet's highest priority.”

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Bristol Airport tells us it remains 'open and operational'

"Bristol Airport remains open and operational. Airlines have taken the decision to proactively cancel (6 departing and 6 arriving flights) and delayed 2 flights until later today. All customers were informed in advance of arriving at the airport.

"It is a dynamically changing situation and customers are advised to keep updated with the latest flight information by checking airline website or flight App before travelling to the Airport."