Storm Eowyn, the fifth named storm of the season, is bringing strong winds and travel disruptions to the West Midlands. Yellow weather warnings are in place for wind and rain, with gusts reaching up to 50-60 mph. The storm is expected to cause building damage and transportation issues, impacting public transport and potentially leading to power outages.
A man sustained injuries after becoming trapped under a fallen tree during Storm Darragh in December. The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across parts of the West Midlands in anticipation of strong wind gusts, reaching up to 50-60 mph. These gusts could lead to building damage and disruptions in travel as the storm moves eastward through Thursday.
The warnings cover Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, and parts of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and the Black Country.A yellow weather warning for wind remains in effect across the West Midlands on Friday. Public transportation services, including buses and trains, are likely to be impacted, and homeowners may experience power outages. Additionally, a yellow weather warning for wind is in place in Herefordshire and Shropshire from midnight on Friday until 9:00 GMT. In Leominster, Herefordshire, a scheduled market in the Etnam Street car park on Friday has been canceled due to the weather. 'We thank you for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to support our traders next week,' a Leominster Town Council spokesperson stated.In other parts of the UK, red warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday as the storm arrives with severe gales. The Met Office has warned that severe weather may affect journeys until Saturday, advising individuals to check their routes before traveling. Storm Eowyn, pronounced 'ay-oh-win', is the fifth named storm of the season
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