Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Windy conditions, including coastal gales for some, will develop across southern and southeastern England early on Friday, spreading into North Sea coastal areas during the late morning and afternoon. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected quite widely with gusts of 55 mph or so likely in some of the most exposed coastal areas. Winds will then slowly ease from the west later on Friday. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings What to expect: Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected; Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer; Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges; Some short term loss of power and other services; Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves; There may also be some fallen trees and damage to temporary outdoor structures is possible.

Information on update: Warning area extended into Wales and raised from very low to low likelihood. Storm Evert will bring a spell of windy weather with coastal gales into southern parts of England and Wales during Thursday evening onwards through the night into Friday morning. Gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected quite widely with a chance of gusts of 60 to 65 mph in the most exposed coastal spots. Parts of Cornwall and Wales will see the highest gusts. Winds will then ease from the west during Friday morning. Showery rain will accompany these high winds at times, some of this rain heavy. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings What to expect: Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible; Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. There may also be some fallen trees and damage to temporary outdoor structures is possible; Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible; Some roads and bridges may close; Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage; Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.