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Becca Monaghan
Feb 18, 2022
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Parts of the country have been given a red weather warning ahead of Storm Eunice – and Twitter has turned to memes for comfort.
The Met Office issued the highest level of alert for Storm Eunice with a possible "danger to life", particularly across Devon, Cornwall and parts of South Wales. The national weather service forecasted that high impact is very likely, and will come into effect from 7am to 12pm on Friday.
They warn of "flying debris resulting in danger to life" and "damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down."
Other threats include roads, bridges and railway lines being closed with delays and cancellations to public transport, ferry services and flights, and large waves plus "beach material" being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes, which could result in flooding for some coastal properties.
Now, we must admit naming a storm "Eunice" softens the blow a touch. And so, the internet digested such information with their own comedic spin: Using memes as a coping mechanism.
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Storm Eunice has been given a red warning, meaning if you don't like your neighbours that now is the time to chuck loads of crap into their garden and blame the weather.— Dave (@Dave) 1645096414
Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice in happier times.pic.twitter.com/LU57SchvnP— David (@David) 1645007262
BREAKING NEWS. Blackpool beach attacked by giant Croissant\n\n #stormeunicepic.twitter.com/AGRIjSkCtT— Marc Mnemonic (@Marc Mnemonic) 1645098002
Storm Eunice.pic.twitter.com/RfgPU9sSYJ— James Dillon (@James Dillon) 1644893329
Britain\u2019s wheelie bins must be feeling pretty nervous at the minute. #StormEunice— VeryBritishProblems (@VeryBritishProblems) 1645127088
#StormEunice #storm #StormDudley \n\n"Here we go again"pic.twitter.com/YbDSyEAW9T— Robin Hood \ud83c\udff9 (@Robin Hood \ud83c\udff9) 1645030631
So Storm Eunice is supposed be properly bad on Friday with winds above 100mph.\n\nRoofers next week! pic.twitter.com/7XMHkriIWJ— Dave \u2020 \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udfb8\ud83c\udfb6 (@Dave \u2020 \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udfb8\ud83c\udfb6) 1645047757
British spring be like:\n#StormEunicepic.twitter.com/LlRF1002h1— Dr Franziska Kohlt \ud83e\udda4 (@Dr Franziska Kohlt \ud83e\udda4) 1645006119
I'm sorry but calling a storm Eunice does not make me fearful or aware. It makes me think of a kindly old lady offering me a slice of Battenburg and a cup of tea.— Shaun Lintern (@Shaun Lintern) 1645096457
IMPORTANT DIRECTIVE FOR ALL UK CATS: Only dogs would be stupid enough to go out in this weather. Find the warmest, most comfortable spot in your home and stay there\u2026until June. #StormDudley #StormEunicepic.twitter.com/pRvBgLgmoQ— Larry the Cat (@Larry the Cat) 1645043209
I'm not convinced that a storm called Dudley, or indeed one called Eunice, presage a sense of devastation. I think they presage a sense that these storms might offer you a nice cup of tea.— David Baddiel (@David Baddiel) 1645019792
I\u2019m\nReady #StormEunicepic.twitter.com/tRP5mliBKb— Emma Kivell (@Emma Kivell) 1645122905
Take care today everyone. \n#StormEunicepic.twitter.com/D8LcTNOro0— Dick King-Smith HQ (@Dick King-Smith HQ) 1645169573
Terrifying scenes here in Essex. \n\n#StormEunicepic.twitter.com/oZHlZ9Ybo0— Super Tanskiii (@Super Tanskiii) 1645177566
In all seriousness, red warnings are issued rarely.
The last one was November 2021, ahead of Storm Arwen, which battered areas on the east coast of Scotland and northeast coast of England.
More red alerts were given in February and March 2019 during the so-called "Beast from the East", which brought widespread heavy snow and freezing temperatures to many parts of the UK.
Storm Eunice is predicted to bring in winds around 90mph in coastal areas, while inland areas could still see gusts up to 80mph.
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