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Tornado Warnings for London as Storm Eowyn Approaches the UK with Severe Winds

Tornado Warnings for London as Storm Eowyn Approaches the UK with Severe Winds

Storm Eowyn poised to bring 100 mph winds and severe weather warnings across the UK, threatening possible tornado events in London.
The United Kingdom is bracing for severe weather as Storm Eowyn moves in from the Atlantic, bringing with it the potential for formidable wind speeds and unusual weather conditions.

Forecast models suggest that London could face 'tornado-style' events as the storm advances, according to the European Storm Forecast Experiment (Estofex).

The warnings for possible tornado occurrences extend across a geographical line from Bristol to London, with meteorologists citing the rapid translation of thunderstorms as a significant contributing factor.

The Met Office has announced that significant changes to the UK’s weather patterns will start on Thursday, attributed to a dynamic jet stream system pushing low-pressure areas across the ocean towards Britain.

As a precautionary measure, the UK is set to be under at least one yellow weather warning on Friday, with possible snow, wind, and rain in varied regions.

Train services face challenges as National Rail cautions against travel on routes north of York and Newcastle due to the possibility of falling trees impacting power lines.

Friday will see the most severe conditions, affecting both northern and southern England, with forecasts of winds reaching up to 90 mph in southern areas.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone from the Met Office explains that Storm Eowyn is anticipated to bring intense winds and disruption throughout the UK on Friday, with various alerts in place.

Storm Eowyn is forecasted to pass through Northern Ireland on Friday morning, moving across Scotland by afternoon, and nearing Shetland by that evening.

The Met Office has issued a red weather alert, emphasizing winds possibly reaching 100 mph, with warnings about 'flying debris' posing life-threatening danger.

Additionally, the National Highways department has advised high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes to brace for possible overturning due to these powerful winds.

Rail operator LNER has also warned of disruptions on services north of York, indicating potential cancellations and delays due to the prevailing conditions.

Furthermore, a yellow rain warning has been declared for parts of Wales and South West England, where rainfall could accumulate up to 60mm over high terrain, raising concerns about local flooding.

While the most intense winds are expected to subside by Saturday, Storm Eowyn will continue to produce gusty conditions in Scotland, where a yellow warning will persist until 3 PM.
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