Storm Eunice: East Midlands warned to expect disruption

Weather experts have warned of "significant" high winds from Storm Eunice - set to hit the East Midlands on Friday.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning between 03:00 and 21:00 GMT.

BBC weather presenter Sara Blizzard said Eunice was classed as one of the UK's worst storms since January 2007.

National Highways said motorists were at risk of being "blown over" on routes including the M1 in Leicestershire.

Storm Eunice is expected to follow Wednesday's Storm Dudley, which prompted a less severe yellow weather warning for the region.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Storm Eunice on Friday could see even more dangerous weather conditions, with extremely strong winds expected for the southern half of the UK."

It has warned high winds could affect travel on roads and railways, damage trees and buildings, and cause power cuts.

In collaboration with the Met Office, National Highways has issued a warning to vulnerable motorists - including drivers of high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes.

It said they were at risk of being blown over on some routes, including on the M1 between junctions 22 and 23 in Leicestershire.

Drivers have been advised to plan ahead and check their route before setting off.

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