Storm Eleanor smashed into Britain on Tuesday night with hurricane-force winds topping 97mph and torrential rain triggering 'danger to life' warnings across the country. Gusts of nearly 100mph were recorded near Connaught airport in Mayo, Southern Ireland, while the highest recorded winds in Britain hit Aberdaron in west Wales reaching 76mph.
Poor weather conditions meant Irish Sea ferry crossings from Holyhead in Anglesey were cancelled while yellow and amber warnings have been issues across Britain. The amber wind warning, valid from 19:30 until 04:00, is in place for much of Northern Ireland.
Experts warn this coupled with high tides, could cause large waves, leading to debris on sea fronts. Disruption could also be caused to transport and power supplies.
Forecasters say there is a chance of injuries and danger to life, as well as minor property damage and disruption to power and other services.
Many areas – including Cambridgeshire and along the Thames – face flooding until tomorrow, with the Environment Agency issuing 61 flood warnings across the country. It comes as a woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being caught by a freak wave while walking at the Lizard in Cornwall on New Year’s Day.
On the same weekend, photographer James Pearce caught a man balanced on rocks surrounded by dangerous waves at Godrevy Lighthouse near St Ives. Moments later, just after the man had moved on, the rocks were submerged by the rising tide. The Met Office said: ‘Public transport may be disrupted or cancelled and some bridges are likely to be closed. Power cuts and disruption to other services – mobile phones for example – may also occur, while injuries from flying debris are possible.
‘Combined with a period of high tides, it is likely that some western coastal communities will be affected by large waves and spray, and again there is a chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves, or beach material being thrown.’
The Environment Agency warned that strong winds and waves could bring coastal flooding until tomorrow.
Flood duty manager Neil Davies said: ‘We urge people to ... take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and don’t put yourself in unnecessary danger trying to take “storm selfies”.’
Forecasters expect a return to ‘much colder’ conditions over the weekend with a risk of frost and ice, particularly in the north.
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