Storm causes strongest wind gust ever measured in England

Storm Eunice has caused the strongest wind gust ever measured in England. According to the English weather service Met Office, it concerns a gust of almost 200 kilometers per hour, which was measured on the Isle of Wight, on the south coast of the United Kingdom, on Friday morning.

The island is located in the part of England where code red has been declared due to storm Eunice. In the rest of the country, code orange or yellow applies. The Met Office warns of life-threatening situations due to the severe weather.

Eunice causes damage and nuisance in England and the south of Wales. For example, the wind partly destroyed the roof of the 02 Arena in London. Schools are closed and flights, train rides and ferry services have been cancelled. There is also a warning about Eunice in the Netherlands, France and Belgium.