Strong winds from Storm Éowyn are set to batter the region (Image: John Myers)

All Midland areas where Storm Éowyn winds will top 60mph as Met Office issues 'danger to life' alert

by · Birmingham Live

The West Midlands region is set to be battered by strong winds on Friday, with the Met Office issuing 'danger to life' and from 'flying debris' alerts. A Yellow warning zone covers must of the UK, including the West Midlands, due to 'very strong winds' from Storm Éowyn.

The Met Office's Yellow alert begins at midnight (12am) on Friday and will stay in place for 24 hours, until 11.59pm today (January 22). The forecaster has predicted that 'inland areas' such as Birmingham and the Black Country could experience winds of between 50pmph to 60mph.

However separate weather charts from WX Charts reveals that gusts could top 60mph at times on Friday, with the strongest gusts happening at 6am. In Birmingham, winds could reach a maximum speed of 102.3kmph (63.5mph) at that time.

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Over in the Black Country, gusts could reach a maximum of 101.2kmph (62.8mph). According to wxcharts.com, the entire West Midlands could experience similar levels of wind, with weather maps shaded purple across the region.

Impacts from Storm Éowyn

  • The Met Office has warned of injuries and danger to life, due to the chances of flying debris.
  • Power cuts could leave communities without power, and this could affect mobile phone coverage too
  • Delays are likely on the road and rail. There could be longer journey times and cancellations on public transport
WX Charts has revealed strong gusts could batter the region on Friday (Image: WX Charts)

The Met Office said: "Storm Éowyn is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday before clearing to the northeast on Saturday. Whilst there is some uncertainty in the track of Éowyn, a spell of very strong winds is likely, initially south-easterly before turning westerly, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph inland, 60-70 mph around some coasts and hills, and perhaps up to 80 mph in exposed parts of western Scotland.

"The wind strength will gradually ease across southern areas later on Friday."