weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the rare combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surges.Forecasters say there is a risk of "flying debris resulting in danger to life" and "damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down", the Mirror reports.The warning covers the coastline of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset as well as the south coast of Wales and will be in effect from 7am until 12pm on Friday.
All trains in Wales are suspended on Friday.Met Office chief meteorologist Frank Saunders told the Mirror: "After the impacts from Storm Dudley for many on Wednesday, Storm Eunice will bring damaging gusts in what could be one of the most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years."The red warning area indicates a significant danger to life as extremely strong winds provide the potential for damage to structures and flying debris."Although the most exposed coastal areas in the south and west could see gusts in excess of 90mph, winds will remain notably strong further inland, with gusts of between 70-80mph for most within the amber warning area."Severe and significant flooding may also take place along the coastlines of the South and West of England as spring tides are expected on Friday morning.The Environment Agency has issued 11 flood warnings, meaning that flooding is expected, along the River Severn near Gloucestershire, South Wales and Somerset, and 57 flood alerts, meaning that flooding is likely, across England.It is expected that these numbers will rise over the coming hours.Teams are working to erect barriers, clear screens and close flood gates along the tidal.
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