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Huge waves hit the coast of Cornwall, England, on Friday. Photo: Matt Keeble / PA via AP / NTB
Millions of people were asked to stay indoors as Hurricane Eunice hit the UK and Ireland on Friday. A red alert has been sent.
Very strong winds could cause dangerous conditions, the Met Office said. They warn of storm surges, floods and strong winds.
Roofs can blow up buildings, and power lines can fall to the ground. Flying objects can be life threatening, so millions of Britons and Irish are advised to stay indoors.
“Stay at home, don’t take risks and don’t travel unless absolutely necessary,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted on Friday morning.
In Ireland, more than 50,000 homes in the south of the country were without electricity as of Friday morning, and several schools and universities were closed. In Scotland, the storm had brought heavy snowfall, which created problems on the country’s roads.
People across the UK have been asked to leave their cars parked, and more flights have been canceled at London’s Heathrow Airport.
The red alert – the highest level – was first sent off the coasts of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and parts of Wales.
Then came a new red alert covering Kent, Surrey, Essex and the capital London.
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