The Met Office has issued a “stay indoors” warning with Storm Eunice set to move in with winds reaching 100mph on Friday after Storm Dudley left thousands without power and caused travel chaos on roads and train lines.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for Friday because of strong winds, with the possibility of a “very rare” red warning for some areas.
It comes after Storm Dudley caused power cuts, felled trees and blew a trampoline on to rail lines at Cardiff.
BBC weather presenter Sabrina Lee warned there could be winds of up to 100mph (160km/h) in coastal areas.
This could cause flying debris, large waves and falling trees, with Ms Lee saying Friday is “not a day to venture out”.
She added: “We’re still keeping an eye on the track of the storm. There is the potential for some areas to be included in a red wind warning. These sorts of warnings are rare.”
BBC Weatherman Derek Brockway warned: “Storm Eunice is a major storm, the best advice is stay indoors, work from home if you can and cancel any non-essential journeys between breakfast time and late afternoon.
“It’s probably the worst storm for several years with disruptive, damaging and dangerous winds.”
The Met Office Amber Weather Warning has been issued from 3:00am on Friday 18 February to 9pm on Friday.
Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday.
– There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life
– Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
– Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
– There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
– Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
– It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees
