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STORM EUNICE: Power Cuts Reported As Wind Gusts Hit 110mph At The Needles

Storm Eunice is battering the Isle of Wight today (Friday).

Wind gusts have been recorded of 110mph at The Needles on the west side of the Isle of Wight, according to the BBC.

(Credit: BBC Weather)

Isle of Wight Radio listeners are reporting power cuts in Rookley, Cowes, Northwood and along the main Cowes to Newport road. Around 90 postcode areas are affected in Northwood. Traffic lights at Northwood Garage and at the Stag Inn pub are also not working. Power is out at Cowes Medical Centre and Gurnard Pines too.

A number of trees are also down, including on Forest Road, Winford partially blocking the carriageway. An emergency road closure has been put in place at Nunnery Lane, Newport from its junction with Marvel Lane to Whitcombe Road to Marvel Road, due to a tree leaning into the road. A tree has also fallen at Los Altos Park in Sandown.

Waves are also high along the Island's coastline.

All Red Funnel services are suspended, along with Hovertravel, Wightlink's Yarmouth to Lymington ferry and the Portsmouth to Fishbourne route.

All schools are closed on the Island.

A RED weather warning is in place for wind on the Island.

Key advice includes:

• Do not travel unless absolutely necessary. If you do need to go on the roads, give yourself extra time and drive carefully

• Keep up to date with the latest forecast and bulletins from travel operators

• Avoid coastal areas due to anticipated large waves and spray, take note of warning signs and be aware of the tides

• Follow the latest information from relevant agencies for the latest on any flooding, power cuts, school closures and travel disruption

• In an emergency where there is an immediate risk to life, call 999

 

*UPDATED - 11.05am

*Wind gusts have reached 122mph at The Needles.

 

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