Britain is facing strong winds and storms, Bureau of Meteorology Warn it “will get worse before it gets better.”
As the newly named Storm Evert accelerates, wind speeds of up to 75 mph are expected to hit southwest Strong coastal winds and rainfall will affect parts of the country.
The Met Office said that the storm will sweep parts of the UK, and the southern and central regions will usher in a “wet and windy start” on Friday.
Steven Kitts, a meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, said: “The wind will get worse before it improves.
“The highest gust is Isles of Scilly That is 45 knots or 52 miles per hour.
“The western coastal area may reach 60 miles per hour Cornwall And the Isles of Scilly.
“From midnight to 3 in the morning, it is possible to see something stronger than that. According to the amber warning, one or two very exposed coastal areas, mainly in Cornwall, may see speeds up to 75 miles per hour. gust.”
Amber weather warning has been issued in the Southwest UK The Bureau of Meteorology said Storm Evert will bring strong winds to the area, which may cause damage to infrastructure and interrupt travel.
This may include damage to buildings, fallen trees, and “good opportunities” for possible power outages, which may affect other services, such as cell phone coverage.
The warning, which currently lasts until Friday morning, also states that large waves, flying debris, and beach material thrown onto roads and beaches may cause injuries or “life threats.”
On Thursday night, on social media, people were sharing videos of heavy rain and huge waves when the storm started.
Flooding and stormy weather caused disturbances in certain areas of the country.
The Cumbria County Council stated that 14 properties have been evacuated and some roads and sidewalks have been closed due to a landslide in Parton, western Cumbria.
The Environment Agency has issued six flood warnings for areas including parts of southern London and the Isle of Wight.
Storm Evert was named on the day when the government announced that it would invest more than £860 million in flood control plans across the UK next year.
Evert is the first storm named in July by the British Meteorological Service’s storm naming team, although the named summer storm is not unprecedented.
In 2020, Storm Allen struck from August 19th to 20th, followed by Storm Francis moving over Britain on August 25th.



