A storm is coming at the end of the week and York could be hit by gusts of nearly 60mph.
A weather warning for wind which covers all of North Yorkshire was issued today by the Met Office.
It runs all day on Friday (24 January). According to Accuweather, the maximum gusts in York that day will be 93kmph, or 57mph.
The winds will be stronger still on the coast.
Storm Éowyn has been named by the Met Office today. It says we can expect power cuts and travel problems when it hits on Friday, with road, rail, air and ferry services all likely to be affected.
It adds:
- There is a chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- 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.
Met Office spokeswoman Andrea Bishop said: “Storm Eowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday.
“Pronounced ‘Ay-oh-win’, the system will begin to influence the UK’s weather on Friday, with strengthening winds initially in north-western parts of the UK with accompanying heavy rainfall.”
The change to conditions is being caused by a powerful jet stream pushing low pressure across the Atlantic and towards the UK, following a recent cold spell over North America, the Met Office said.
The forecaster advised securing loose items outside homes, including bins, garden furniture, trampolines and sheds, and gathering torches and batteries in case of any power cut.