Storm Eunice: Recap all the updates as storm caused chaos, destruction and disruption across Sussex with fallen trees and road closures
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The storm hit on Friday after a red weather warning was issued in East and West Sussex. The ‘danger to life’ warning had been upgraded to its highest level.
Some areas in Sussex faced power cuts, whilst emergency services were called out to deal with loose cladding at properties. .
Scroll down and click through to recap all the updates, as they happened, and see the aftermath of the storm.
Storm Eunice: Recap all the updates as storm caused chaos, destruction and disruption across Sussex with fallen trees and road closures
Key Events
- Sussex has been gripped Storm Eunice as violent winds have caused trees to fall on cars, resulted in difficult landings for planes and forced schools to close.
- The storm hit on Friday (February 18) after a red weather warning was issued in East and West Sussex. The ‘danger to life’ warning was upgraded to its highest level this morning. (
- The Met Office also suggested that residents should expect damage to buildings and homes, roads and railway lines to close and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.
Check out these photos from readers across Sussex!
Storm Eunice: Photos across Sussex
Here’s a look at photos taken by readers of Storm Eunice yesterday (Friday, February 18).
I think it’s a day to stay indoors if you can...
Sussex weather: Afternoon of heavy wind and rain
Sussex is in for a miserable afternoon following a day of Storm Eunice.
Do you have power?
Storm Eunice: power cuts continue throughout Sussex
Despite the MET weather warning going from red to amber, power cuts have persisted throughout Sussex, affecting thousands of households.
Not everywhere has reopened after yesterday’s madness...
Storm Eunice: Update on public attractions forced to shut yesterday
A number of public attractions were forced to close yesterday due to Storm Eunice.
Thank you to all the emergency services working hard to keep us safe through this wild weather!
Storm Eunice: Fire crews brave brutal winds in East Wittering to keep community safe
Teams from the East Wittering Fire Station braved storm Eunice yesterday (February 18) to keep members of the community safe
Petition launched to rebuild the main stand at Pagham FC
Storm Eunice: petition launched to rebuild the main stand at Pagham FC
staff at Pagham Football Club, in Nyetimber Lane, have launched a petition to rebuild their main stand after it was 'totally destroyed' by Storm Eunice yesterday (February 18).
More on the yellow weather warning
Yellow weather warning for wind across Sussex today
There is a yellow weather warning for wind across Sussex today.
This is where flood warnings have been issued in West Sussex
This is where flood warnings have been issued in West Sussex following Storm Eunice
Some areas in West Sussex could face heavy flooding today (Saturday, February 19), following Storm Eunice.
Yellow weather warning
A yellow warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office today (Saturday, February 19).
Further strong winds are expected in some southern areas of the UK, which could ‘hamper recovery efforts from storm Eunice’.
What to expect:
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
- Infrastructure recovery works resulting from storm Eunice could also be hampered, i.e. power cuts may be prolonged.
Farmers’ market cancelled
Emsworth’s farmers’ market cancelled after Storm Eunice
A popular farmers’ market due to take place in Emsworth today (Saturday, February 19) has been cancelled in the aftermath of Storm Eunice.
Power outages: ‘Red alert status’ remains in Sussex
'Red alert' remains in Sussex after Storm Eunice caused power outages - Here's how you can check the status in your area
A 'red alert status' for electricity continues to be in place in Sussex, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).