Storm Eunice: Red warning for London as powerful winds blast Britain

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Commuters have been warned to expect chaos on Friday morning as Storm Eunice sweeps in across the UK.

Strong winds could cause trees to be blown on to train lines, possibly leading to delays and cancellations.

A Network Rail spokesman said disruption is “inevitable” and Welsh services will be suspended for the whole day.

The railway operator said there will be blanket speed restrictions of 50mph in most places, with winds forecast to reach 90mph in some areas.

London North East Railway urged customers with tickets for Friday to travel on Saturday instead or get a refund due to expected disruption and damage.

A number of bridges are also shut. The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions due to strong winds, National Highways (NH) said. Drivers were encouraged to use the M4 Prince Wales Bridge as an alternative to travel between England and Wales, though NH said the bridge is expected to be closed at about 6am.

The service said the A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk will be closed in both directions from 4am with the Dartford Crossing, which acts as a link between Essex and Kent, to shut down from 5am.

An RAC Breakdown spokesperson urged people who could work from home to do so: “We also urge people not to be tempted to drive to the coast to take photos of the extreme conditions.”

Here’s today’s weather forecast:

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