Ahead of Storm Eowyn this weekend, Brits have been warned of the possibility of tornadoes tomorrow, according to the European Storm Forecast Experiment
Brits have been warned of the possibility of tornadoes hitting the country tomorrow, ahead of the arrival of Storm Eowyn.
The European Storm Forecast Experiment says the chances of parts of the south having the rare rotating weather pattern “cannot be ruled out”. It put out a level two warning, meaning there will be “severe wind gusts with a few tornado events possible”.
The south of England is said to be of potential risk of tornadoes, especially between London and Bristol – potentially putting millions at risk. Level one warnings are in place for the rest of the south of England and into Wales, reports MailOnline.
Last year, Brits were left terrified when a mini tornado ripped through a suburb in Finham, Coventry, as locals stressed it caused thousands of pounds of damage. Homeowner Kay Cooke said she thought her roof would cave in as “bricks came down” at around 6.30pm. While another resident said the fierce winds caused a “massive hole” after a tree collapsed to the ground.
One tree, which was around 100ft (30m) tall, crashed into four gardens in Beanfield Avenue while other trees were snapped in half “like twigs”. The turbulent conditions saw panels “flying off the scaffolding”, as residents sought safety in their homes. Homeowner Kay said: “I thought the conservatory roof was going to come in and the chairs outside were going everywhere.
Tomorrow’s chance of tornadoes comes as Brits were told to brace for a “weather bomb” as Storm Eowyn is set to usher in “widespread disruption.” Eowyn has triggered amber and yellow weather warnings ahead of its arrival from tomorrow with forecasters predicting wind speeds of up to 90mph in some regions bringing “widespread disruption”.
The latest named storm turned weather maps red, purple and black, indicating the harsh gale speeds that will whip round the country. The Met Office said: “All eyes are on Storm Eowyn which will arrive on Friday.
The wettest and windiest conditions will be during the morning in the south but damaging winds will last throughout the day further north. Severe weather warnings are in place, so keep up to date with the forecast.”
Amber wind warnings on Friday covers central Scotland down to northern Wales and England as well as all of Northern Ireland from 6am to 9pm. But Brits will find if they live outside worst-affected regions, they will still have to content with multiple yellow weather warnings.
Storm Eowyn will make its mark from Thursday with the front bringing heavy rain from the east set to arrive. The wet and windy weather will continue into Friday morning, as the storm arrives with rain starting as snow battering swathes of Northern Ireland, Scotland and higher parts in northern England.
