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Storm Eunice hits half-term holiday travel

Air
James Chapple
18 February 2022

Dozens of flights have been grounded and large swathes of the UK rail network brought to a standstill following the onset of Storm Eunice.

Two rare red weather warnings were issued on Friday 18 February (Credit: Met Office)

The Met Office has issued two rare red weather warnings for high winds of us to 90mph covering the south-west of England, the south-east and south Wales.


Yellow and amber warnings for wind, snow and heavy rain are also in place across much of the rest of the UK, with people generally advised not to attempt to travel on Friday (18 February) and to stay at home.


Storm Eunice, though, comes during the tail-end of half-term, disrupting outbound and return travel plans. While major airports remain open, travellers are warned to check with their airline before attempting to travel.