Storm Eunice: Recap all the updates as storm caused chaos and disruption across Portsmouth with flooding, fallen trees and road closures

STORM Eunice brought flooding, fallen trees and plenty of disruption as it battered Portsmouth.
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A red weather warning was place until 3pm, while an amber weather warning remains in place until 9pm.

The Met Office has warned there would be ‘dangerous’ weather.

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Forecasters feared that the storm could cause potential power cuts and damage to properties, as well as travel disruptions.

Huge waves caused by Storm Eunice. Picture: Tony HicksHuge waves caused by Storm Eunice. Picture: Tony Hicks
Huge waves caused by Storm Eunice. Picture: Tony Hicks
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Hour-by-hour forecast for Storm Eunice

A video, which you can watch at the top of this article, shows flooding at the seafront in Southsea caused by the storm.

On its website, the Met Office says: ‘Storm Eunice causing significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds on Friday

‘Flying debris resulting in danger to life.

Flooding in Southsea. Picture: Fiona CallinghamFlooding in Southsea. Picture: Fiona Callingham
Flooding in Southsea. Picture: Fiona Callingham

‘Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.

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‘Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

‘Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes.

Lamppost knocked down near Coffee Cup in Eastney. Picture: Habibur RahmanLamppost knocked down near Coffee Cup in Eastney. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Lamppost knocked down near Coffee Cup in Eastney. Picture: Habibur Rahman
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The Met Office adds: ‘Gusts of 60-70 mph are likely widely, perhaps briefly 80 mph in a few places, mainly on English Channel coasts.’

You can recap all the latest storm updates from throughout the day in our live blog below.

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Storm Eunice: Live updates as red warning set for Portsmouth

Key Events

  • Red weather warning was in place for much of the day
  • There is a ‘danger to life'
  • Wind hit 70mph in Portsmouth

Forecast from Gosport Weather Station

Hampshire County Council advises schools to remain closed

In a message sent to Headteachers earlier, seen by The News.

Steve Crocker, Director of Children’s Services, Hampshire County Council said: ‘We were notified, at 04.30 hours this morning, that the Met Office Weather alert status for Hampshire has been raised to a RED alert meaning a threat to life.

‘Our advice to schools is that they should remain closed today and notify parents and carers as soon as possible.’

Exact time when the winds will be strongest where you live

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, is closed after Storm Barra. Picture: Chris Moorhouse   (jpns 071221-12)Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, is closed after Storm Barra. Picture: Chris Moorhouse   (jpns 071221-12)
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, is closed after Storm Barra. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 071221-12)

First Bus services disrupted in Portsmouth

Only travel if ‘absolutely necessary’

Update for people who have hospital appointments in Portsmouth

Cams Hill closed and headteacher urges people to ‘stay safe'

National Express is not running buses in Portsmouth and Hampshire

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