BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood has issued a stern warning to viewers on Thursday morning, advising them to ‘be prepared’ for another storm set to batter the UK. Host Charlie Stayt alerted viewers to a ‘stormy patch’ forecasted over the next few days and invited Carol to elaborate.
She revealed: “That’s right Charlie, tomorrow morning especially. Tomorrow we are expecting storm Eowyn to cross us. It’s going to bring gales, severe gales, gusts of wind, especially with exposure at around 90mph. Even possibly a little bit more than that. As well as that, it’s going to have some heavy rain and for some, some transient snow.”
As a graphic of the globe appeared on screen, Carol pointed out storm Eowyn, which is currently developing rapidly. She explained that it was moving swiftly towards the UK’s shores through tonight and into tomorrow.
Carol informed viewers that the storm is tracking North Eastwards and will exit the far North East of the country by Saturday. She noted that while people are experiencing cold, frost and fog on Thursday morning, this is all set to change, reports the Express.
Discussing the impending storm, expected to strike in the early hours of Friday, she told viewers: “The Met Office has an amber weather warning out for these areas, for the strong winds.”
On screen, the warning covered areas including Glasgow, Huddersfield, Holyhead and Portrush. Carol clarified that the warning remains in effect until 9:00pm.
Motorists have been urged to check the latest travel updates as a yellow warning shakes up travel plans in the South East, with Carol explaining: “We could have gusts of wind here widely 40mph to 50mph, with exposure, maybe up to 60mph.”
The BBC star warned residents about the dangers of an amber weather warning, adding: “An amber weather warning, of course, means be prepared. You can find damage to roofs, you can find small trees uprooted for example.
“Of course, there is likely to be disruption to travel for flights, for ferries, and bridges will have speed restrictions, all that kind of thing. So do check before you head out.”
Carol informed viewers that by Saturday the gales are expected to diminish, particularly across the North East, announcing: “A quieter period and then once again, we’ve got more wet and windy weather coming in from the West.”
Keeping the public well-informed, Carol has taken to Twitter to amplify the Met Office’s definitions. She wrote: “A Met Office Amber weather warning means: “There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures and the potential risk to life…”
BBC Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One from 6am.