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Storm Eleanor: 'Risk to life' as storm warning raised | Storm Eleanor: 'Risk to life' as storm warning raised |
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Winds of up to 90mph (145kph) forecast for the UK could pose a danger to life because of flying debris, the Met Office is warning. | Winds of up to 90mph (145kph) forecast for the UK could pose a danger to life because of flying debris, the Met Office is warning. |
As Storm Eleanor approaches, the threat level has been upgraded from yellow to amber across northern England, Northern Ireland and south-west Scotland. | As Storm Eleanor approaches, the threat level has been upgraded from yellow to amber across northern England, Northern Ireland and south-west Scotland. |
A yellow warning of strong winds is also in place for a larger swathe of the UK from Tuesday evening. | A yellow warning of strong winds is also in place for a larger swathe of the UK from Tuesday evening. |
The storm has already caused serious flooding in Galway in Ireland. | |
The Met Office amber warning - which runs from 19:30 GMT until 04:00 GMT on Wednesday - says there is a "good chance" of power cuts and mobile phone coverage could be affected. | |
It said 80-90mph gusts were possible along exposed Irish Sea coasts and gusts of 70mph were likely "quite widely". | |
The Met Office also warned there may be travel disruption. | |
"Some disruption to road, rail and air travel is likely and ferry services may be affected," it said. | "Some disruption to road, rail and air travel is likely and ferry services may be affected," it said. |
There is a chance of injury from beach material being thrown across sea-fronts, roads and coastal properties along west-facing coasts, the Met Office added. | |
The yellow warning, for gusts of up to 80mph, is in force until 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. | The yellow warning, for gusts of up to 80mph, is in force until 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. |
Storm Eleanor is the fifth named storm to hit the UK this winter. | |
Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man may be cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds in that area could reach 70mph. | Ferry crossings to and from the Isle of Man may be cancelled as forecasters predict wind speeds in that area could reach 70mph. |
There have also been warnings of strong and potentially gusty winds for Wales. | There have also been warnings of strong and potentially gusty winds for Wales. |
National Rail says the windy weather is expected to cause delays to train services in Wales from 19:00 until about 06:00, with a 50mph speed limit in place on "most routes". | National Rail says the windy weather is expected to cause delays to train services in Wales from 19:00 until about 06:00, with a 50mph speed limit in place on "most routes". |
Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, has issued an amber warning for the country, with "damaging gusts" from Storm Eleanor expected. | Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, has issued an amber warning for the country, with "damaging gusts" from Storm Eleanor expected. |
The Environment Agency said "significant flooding" had been reported in Galway in Ireland and AA Roadwatch Ireland warned that motorists should avoid the city centre. | |
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency warned the combination of strong winds and high tides could cause some coastal flooding. | Meanwhile, the Environment Agency warned the combination of strong winds and high tides could cause some coastal flooding. |
There are more than 40 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, in England, more than 30 in Wales and more than 10 in Scotland. | There are more than 40 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, in England, more than 30 in Wales and more than 10 in Scotland. |
'Storm selfie' warning | |
Carol Holt, flood duty manager, urged people to stay safe. | Carol Holt, flood duty manager, urged people to stay safe. |
"Take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger trying to take storm selfies," she said. | "Take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger trying to take storm selfies," she said. |
"If you're travelling, please check your route before setting off and don't drive through flood water." | "If you're travelling, please check your route before setting off and don't drive through flood water." |
Ceri Jones, from Natural Resource Wales, said: "Our advice is to keep at a safe distance from the coast, and from piers and promenades which will be particularly exposed. | Ceri Jones, from Natural Resource Wales, said: "Our advice is to keep at a safe distance from the coast, and from piers and promenades which will be particularly exposed. |
"Large waves could overtop defences and throw up debris - this could easily cause injury or knock you off your feet." | "Large waves could overtop defences and throw up debris - this could easily cause injury or knock you off your feet." |
Last week, an amber warning for wind was issued as Storm Dylan hit parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland. | Last week, an amber warning for wind was issued as Storm Dylan hit parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland. |