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Isle Of Wight Weather Warnings Issued With Storm Éowyn Forecast To Bring 80mph Winds

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Storm Eowyn is set to hit the Isle of Wight this week, with winds of up to 80mph forecast for this coming Friday (January 24).

Both the Isle of Wight Met Service and Met Office are warning of disruption throughout the day.

The IW Met Service warning comes will be in effect from 5am until 4pm on Friday, while The Met Office alert is in place for the entirety of the same day.

The Met Office is warning Islanders to be prepared for the following:

  • Damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
  • Power cuts, with potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Disruption to road, rail, air and ferry services, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
  • Some roads and bridges may close
  • Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

The storm is expected to sweep close to or over the northwest, bringing "very strong" south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

The Met said gusts could reach 60mph inland and 80mph in coastal areas but should lose some of their force on Saturday.

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