SOMERSET remains gripped by three more days of weather warnings for rain and wind as Storm Éowyn brings disruption to the UK.
Red warnings for strong winds are in place for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland today where exposed coasts could see gusts of up to 80mph.
A yellow warning for wind was in place for Somerset and the South West of England, West Wales, and the South of England yesterday - with much the same in force again today (Friday, January 24).
No weather warnings are in place for Somerset and most of England tomorrow (Saturday, January 25) but a wind warning will be in place from 8am until 3pm on Sunday. A warning for rain will also run alongside this from 8am on Sunday until 6am on Monday.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption on Friday. There are currently a number of weather warnings in place, with all parts of the UK covered by one warning at some point on Friday.
“Storm Éowyn is expected to cross Northern Ireland early on Friday morning. It will then continue northeast across the northern half of Scotland during Friday afternoon and is expected to be centred near Shetland during Friday evening.
“The strongest wind gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, southern and central Scotland, northern England and northwest Wales, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, possibly 90mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas. The focus for the highest winds shifts to Scotland on Friday night into Saturday.
“An Amber weather warning for wind has been issued and covers Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland and northern England for most of the day on Friday before winds gradually ease later in the day.”