Gb: Eunice storm in progress, gusts up to 150 per hour – First Floor

(ANSA) – LONDON, FEBRUARY 18 – Red alert in progress over a large part of the United Kingdom due to the storm Eunice, which is striking in these hours in particular on the south-western coasts of the country – between Cornwall and Wales – but also affects others regions, including London: with the indication of the maximum level of weather alert (marked by concrete dangers for the lives of people who venture outdoors) extended in the last few hours by the authorities as well to the capital for the first time since the current notice system was created by the British Met Office 11 years ago. The gusts of wind are violent, with peaks expected on the west coast of up to 90 miles (about 150 kilometers) per hour accompanied by downpours and rain showers. While in the north of England and Scotland snow is also reported. Eunice, which comes just after the Dudley storm, is considered the most threatening atmospheric event of the last three decades in the Kingdom. The general recommendation for the most affected areas – including the capital – is to stay at home between 10 am local time (11 am in Italy) and the early afternoon, when the intensity of the phenomena should begin to subside. Public places and tourist attractions are closed for today in London; while in Wales and the west, school activities, trains and various public transport have also been suspended. (HANDLE).