The weather warning set to affect Wrexham and Flintshire has been upgraded ahead of Storm Eunice on Friday.

The Met Office had initially issued a yellow weather warning for large parts of the UK on Friday, but that has since been upgraded.

An Amber weather warning is now in place across Wrexham and Flintshire that is set to come into effect at 3am on Friday morning.

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Storm Eunice and the amber warning will be in place until 9pm on Friday.

The Met Office have warned what to expect in an Amber weather warning:

  • There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life
  • Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
  • Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
  • There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
  • It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees

For more information about the Met Office's weather warnings, visit: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/