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'Weather bomb' to hit Kent this week

A “weather bomb” set to batter Kent this week with gale-force winds has triggered a danger to life warning.

Storm Eowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and some disruption on Friday – with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for parts of the county.

The yellow weather warning comes into force on Friday in Kent. Picture: Met Office
The yellow weather warning comes into force on Friday in Kent. Picture: Met Office

Forecasters say injuries and danger to life “could occur” from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

Buildings could be damaged – such as tiles blown from roofs – and power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to impact other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

The Met Office’s 24-hour yellow warning comes into force at midnight on Friday.

Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.

And some roads and bridges may close.

Strong winds are set to batter Kent this week
Strong winds are set to batter Kent this week

“Storm Eowyn is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday before clearing to the northeast on Saturday,” the Met Office website states.

“Whilst there is some uncertainty in the track of Eowyn, a spell of very strong winds is likely, initially southeasterly before turning westerly, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph inland, 60-70 mph around some coasts and hills, and perhaps up to 80 mph in exposed parts of western Scotland.

“The wind strength will gradually ease across southern areas later on Friday.”

The first half of the week will be “benign” with grey, cloudy weather and outbreaks of rain for much of the country before the arrival of more unsettled conditions from Thursday, the forecaster says.

A “weather bomb” occurs when central pressure inside a larger low-pressure system falls at a rapid rate over 24 hours.

It creates a peak of violent winds that are strong enough to bring down trees and cause structural damage, according to the Met Office.

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