Storm Eunice: Met Office issues amber weather warning for Oxfordshire

An amber weather warning has been issued for Oxfordshire by the Met Office, ahead of Storm Eunice.

Storm Eunice is set to bring very heavy winds to the UK which the Met Office warns could bring ‘significant disruption'.

An amber weather warning for wind has been put in place for the county between 3am and 9pm.

What to expect:

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

Oxford Mail:

The wind will be at its strongest at around 12pm when it will reach 62mph. Following this the wind will slowly begin the lessen in strength.

There will be heavy rain throughout the night and into the morning but this will clear up by the afternoon.

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