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.
Southern Rail tells Sussex passengers 'please do not travel'
Storm Eunice: Southern Rail tells Sussex passengers 'please do not travel'
Sussex passengers are being urged not to travel by Southern Rail after the Met Office issued a red weather warning.
Eastbourne bin collections affected due to safety fears
Storm Eunice: Eastbourne bin collections affected due to safety fears
Eastbourne’s bin collections have been suspended today (Friday, February 18) due to the Storm Eunice red weather warning.
‘Debris and falling trees are highly likely'
Storm Eunice: Horsham Police urge people to avoid journeys during bad weather
Horsham Police have advised people to be cautious as Storm Eunice hits the district.
List of public attraction closures
A number of public attractions will be shut in Sussex today due to Storm Eunice:
Storm Eunice: Public attractions shut in Sussex today
A number of public attractions will be shut in Sussex today due to Storm Eunice.