Storm Debi 14-hour weather warning as winds set to batter region
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning with a storm headed for the UK in a matter of hours. The warning is in place from 4am on Monday, November 13.
The forecaster says Storm Debi has the potential to bring very strong and disruptive winds on Monday. It has put a yellow weather warning in place for wind covering the working day on Monday - from 4am until 6pm.
However, while the warning touches parts of the West Midlands, it is not in place in Birmingham and the Black Country. The warning, which outlines where weather is expected to be most extreme, will be in place for all of Staffordshire[1] and Shropshire.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has warned people to be careful with winds set to pick up. It has said there could be "danger to life" in some areas as a result.
It warns there could be:
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
In strong winds, the Met Office advises people to protect their property - things such as bins and plant pots - as well as being careful while journeying out.
References
- ^ Staffordshire (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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