Storm Eunice is set to hit the UK on early Friday morning (February 18) with Dorset being one of those regions.
An red weather warning from the Met Office covers the region, with amber warnings covering much of England and some of Scotland and Wales.
High wind speeds are certainly expected, and could reach up to the 60-80mph mark in some areas with the red weather warning.
Here's everything you'll need to know about Storm Eunice and its effects on Dorset.
#StormEunice has now formed in the North Atlantic and will undergo a rapid intensification over the next 24 hours as it heads towards the UK
— Met Office (@metoffice) February 17, 2022
Extremely strong winds are expected with dangerous conditions possible, especially around some southwestern coasts ⚠️
Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/29o07SuJpM
What is the forecast in Dorset for Storm Eunice?
Storm Eunice should start brewing at around 10 am on Friday morning and last throughout until about 3pm.
There'll be a strong chance of rain leading up to midnight on Thursday which will carry on through the early hours of the morning and last up until about 8 am.
After that, there may actually be a chance of sun throughout the rest of the morning, although it being cloudy is still likely.
When will the strongest winds from Storm Eunice affect Dorset?
The strongest winds are likely to occur between 8 am and 11 am, with there being a peak of 67 mph at around 10 am.
Wind speeds will be between 50 and 60 mph before 7 am and at least is above 40 mph after that until about 7 pm.
In advance of #StormEunice, most of us will have some sunshine this afternoon with winds gradually abating 🌤️
— Met Office (@metoffice) February 17, 2022
Staying #windy in some areas with gales in northern Scotland 🌬️
Scattered showers moving east, these wintry over some northern hills and feeling chilly 🌦️ pic.twitter.com/v7NE2aF87w
What to expect from an red weather warning
According to the Met Office, an red weather warning could mean:
- Flying debris resulting in danger to life
- Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
- Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
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