Storm Eunice Leeds, York, Sheffield and Yorkshire coast: Travel disruptions and high winds expected
With Storm Dudley over and Eunice still yet to hit, there is still plenty to be aware of across Yorkshire as the weather begins to get worse.
The Met Office had issued an amber warning for strong winds covering central Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England above Hull over the evening, with yellow wind warnings in place as far south as Birmingham.
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As Storm Dudley moved in during the afternoon, Capel Curig in Wales experienced gusts of up to 81mph, with Emley Moore in Yorkshire seeing 74mph winds, while Drumalbin in Scotland was hit by 71mph gales.
London North East Railway (LNER) warning customers with tickets for journeys between York and Leeds and London King’s Cross on Friday to move them to Thursday instead due to expected disruption and damage.
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Storm Eunice latest: Live updates from around Yorkshire as region battered by winds of up to 90mph
Key Events
- Photo: Fallen tree blocks Sheffield road
- All lanes reopened on A64 following multi-vehicle crash - but congestion remains
- Multi-vehicle collision on A64 eastbound stops traffic with delays of 40 minutes
- Countless rail services in and out of Leeds cancelled
- Storm Dudley: All the driving routes ‘of particular concern'
- A15 Humber Bridge closed in both directions to high sided vehicles due to strong winds
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr closed today due to strong winds
- Storm Dudley: 'Very strong and disruptive' winds of up to 90mph could endanger lives in Yorkshire, forecasters warn
- M1 traffic: Drivers on Yorkshire motorway warned over high winds as Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice set to hit
Train delay
Not in Yorkshire this one, but an amusing one nonetheless.
Not amusing for the people affected by the delays, however.
Storm Dudley hits Yorkshire
You can take a look at our gallery of pictures as Storm Dudley battered the Yorkshire coast yesterday.
Social media
You can send us your pictures and video of Storm Dudley by tweeting us at @theyorkshirepost or emailing [email protected]
The damage done so far
Here’s a quick look at the damage done so far across the country as Storm Dudley hit the UK.
Train journeys
If you’re travelling anywhere over the next few days, be aware of disruptions.
London North East Railway (LNER) has warned customers with tickets for journeys between York and Leeds and London King’s Cross on Friday to move them to today instead due to expected disruption and damage when Storm Eunice hits tomorrow.
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