Storm Eunice live updates: The latest from Yorkshire as region braces for widespread gales and flooding
A rare red weather warning – the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely – covering the south of England and Wales will come into place from 7am on Friday due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge because of Storm Eunice, the Met Office said.
In Yorkshire, the East Riding, Hull, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are all covered by an amber warning, while the rest of the region is under a yellow weather warning.
Scroll down for the latest on Storm Eunice in Yorkshire.
Storm Eunice live: Latest updates as Yorkshire braces for storm
Key Events
- Humber Bridge to close to all vehicles and pedestrians from 1.30pm
- UPDATE: A66 back open in both directions
- Northern warns customers not to travel on Friday due to severe weather
- Storm Eunice to bring 'heavy snow' to Yorkshire
- Tan Hill Inn - Yorkshire’s highest pub - today
- Yellow weather warning for ice issued across much of Yorkshire
- Humber Bridge closed to high-sided vehicles
- Storm Eunice: Yorkshire rivers could burst their banks as storm prompts danger-to-life warnings with people urged to stay indoors
Storm Eunice: Yorkshire rivers could burst their banks as storm prompts danger-to-life warnings with people urged to stay indoors
A rare red weather warning – the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely – covering the south of England and Wales will come into place from 7am on Friday due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge because of Storm Eunice, the Met Office said.
In Yorkshire, the East Riding, Hull, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are all covered by an amber warning, while the rest of the region is under a yellow weather warning.
Fluvial flooding, which is when the water level in a river, lake or stream rises and overflows, is likely over the weekend in areas including the Pennines, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and the upper reaches of the River Severn due to a combination of after-effects of Storm Dudley and snow melting.
As of 6.30am on Friday (February 18) Environment Agency flood alerts around Yorkshire included the Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall; the North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea; and the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby.
A66 closed in bother directions between the M6 J40 (Penrith/Cumbria) and J53 of the A1M (Scotch Corner/County Durham)
The A66 is closed in both directions between the M6 J40 (Penrith/Cumbria)and J53 of the A1M (ScotchCorner/CountyDurham) due to strong winds in the area.
Northern warns customers not to travel on Friday due to severe weather
Northern has warned customers not to travel across its network today.
The company warned of last minute delays and cancellations due to the severe weather brought by Storm Eunice.
Humber Bridge closed to high-sided vehicles
The A15 Humber Bridge is currently closed in both directions to high sided and vulnerable vehicles due to strong winds in the area.
Storm Eunice to bring 'heavy snow' to Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow in North Yorkshire on Friday (February 18), in addition to the existing yellow warning for wind.
North Yorkshire is expected to see disruption caused by heavy snow and strong winds
The Met Office warned North Yorkshire could see travel delays, with trains and planes likely to be delayed or cancelled, and motorists stranded. It also stated there is a slight chance that rural communities could be temporarily cut off.
Read more: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/weather/storm-eunice-to-bring-heavy-snow-to-yorkshire-3574214
Yellow weather warning for ice issued across much of Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for North, South, and West Yorkshire.
The warning will last from 6pm on Friday February 18 to 9am on Saturday.
It warned of icy patches on pavements and roads, and the potential for injury from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
This weather warning is in addition to the amber and yellow warnings for wind and the yellow warning for snow elsewhere in Yorkshire.
Humber Bridge to close to all vehicles and pedestrians from 1.30pm
The Humber Bridge will be closed to all vehicles from 1.30pm on Friday (February 18) as Storm Eunice passes through the region.
The bridge, which has been closed to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles since Friday morning, will be shut to all traffic due to very high winds.
This includes cars, bicycles, and pedestrians.
It is likely to remain closed for several hours, and it is unclear when the bridge will be up and running once more.
Humberside Fire & Rescue has urged motorists to respect the road closures and diversions.
