A photo taken when Storm Eunice hit Somerset (Image: Image: Ben Turley Photography, Somerset Camera Club))
STORM Antoni is set to bring strong winds to Somerset tomorrow (Saturday, August 5), according to the latest Met Office forecast.
A weather warning for strong wind was already in place, but an updated one now, in place from 8am to 8pm, said: "Storm Antoni will bring unseasonably windy weather to southern parts of the UK."
What to expect
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air, and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads, and properties
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