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UK weather – Danger to life warning for ALL of England as Storm Dudley & Eunice bring 11in of snow & 100mph winds
AMBER danger to life warnings have been issued across the UK this week as storms Eunice and Dudley blast in with 11 inches of snow and 100mph winds.
Meteorologists have warned of flying debris and huge waves, while drivers are urged to consider staying at home.
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They say the forecast is "worrying" - with all signs pointing to the storm on Friday being a "very damaging and disruptive event" for southern and central parts in particular.
Significant snowfall is expected from the Midlands northwards, as well as in northern parts of Wales.
There'll also be blizzards in Scotland.
The Met Office has now issued an amber warning for wind covering all of the south of England - and stretching as far north as Blackpool.
It's in place between 3am and 9pm on Friday.
Forecasters say Eunice will wreak havoc after Storm Dudley brings 90mph gusts across northern England, north Wales, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Border today and tomorrow.
An amber alert is also in place across northern England and Scotland between 2pm and midnight today.
The Met Office says "very strong and disruptive" winds are due.
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Gusts will bring down trees, damage buildings and homes, tear away roofs and topple power lines, they say.
Speeds of 80mph are possible even inland, although coastal areas will be hardest-hit.
The blistering double whammy will mark 2022's third and fourth named storms.
Between January 29 and 31, Malik and Corrie caused devastation and tragedy in some areas.
Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook warned Brits to brace for this week's gales.
"Most of the overnight model output is very worrying and suggests Storm Eunice will be a very damaging and disruptive event for southern and central regions," he said.
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He said forecasts suggest "we are heading for a significant or major event on Friday".
Jeremy Phillips, head of road safety for National Highways, said: "We're encouraging drivers to check the latest weather and travel conditions before setting off on journeys and consider if their journey is necessary and can be delayed until conditions improve.
"If you do intend to travel, then plan your journey and take extra care, allowing more time for your journey.
"In high winds, there's a particular risk to lorries, caravans and motorbikes so we'd advise drivers of these vehicles to slow down.
"Drivers of other vehicles should be aware of sudden gusts of wind which can affect handling and braking, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes plenty of space."
He warned bridges may need to be closed during high winds.
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Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "An active jet stream is driving low-pressure systems across the country, both of which are likely to cause some disruption and national severe weather warnings have been issued."
Elsewhere, the RNLI warned adverse weather conditions could make seas "treacherous", urging people to take extra care in coastal areas.
Samantha Hughes of the charity said: "In a normal year, around 150 people lose their lives at the coast and we know that more than half of those never intended to be in the water.
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"So, whether you are walking, running or cycling at the coast, please be extra responsible and avoid taking unnecessary risk or entering the water.
"In particular, we ask people to stay well back from stormy, wintery seas and cliff edges, check tide times before you go, take a phone with you, and call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard if you or someone else is in trouble."
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