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Phil Norris

Storm Eunice wind map shows powerful gusts up to 160km/h amid 'sting jet' fears

Wind gusts of up to 160km/h are being forecast over the sea between parts of Wales and England on Friday (February 18).

A weather simulator also 'deep purple' wind gusts increasing in speed over Wales and South West England for much of the morning.

Ventusky provides 'real time' and future forecasting and shows the strength and force of Storm Eunice as it makes landfall.

Rare red weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for parts of Wales, South West England and the London area.

People have been urged to stay at home and not to travel. Many schools have closed as have tourist attractions and other public buildings.

You can see the latest simulation of wind gusts for 10am below from Ventusky.

The Met Office said the dangerous weather phenomenon known as a sting jet – a small area of highly intense wind inside a storm – could form later on Friday.

Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “After the impacts from Storm Dudley for many on Wednesday, Storm Eunice will bring damaging gusts in what could be one of the most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years.

“The red warning areas indicate a significant danger to life as extremely strong winds provide the potential for damage to structures and flying debris.”

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