I have received the information below which may be useful to you:
SEVERE WEATHER: Wind
Dear SWG Member,
Storm Debi has the potential to bring very strong and disruptive winds on
Monday
Duty Emergency Planning Officer
Warning details are summarised below or UK weather warnings - Met Office
Warning type: Yellow Warning for Wind Between 04:00 on Monday 13th Nov 2023 and 18:00 on Monday 13th Nov 2023
Impact assessment: Yellow Warning - Low Likelihood of Medium Impact
Weather summary:
Storm Debi is expected to develop and move across Ireland and northern England on Monday. Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the exact track and depth of this low, there is a chance of very strong westerly winds developing along Irish Sea coasts of Wales and northwest England on Monday morning before extending inland during day, slowly easing later. There is a chance of 60-65 mph gusts developing inland and 70-80 mph around coasts, and over some higher ground, such as the Pennines.
Potential impacts:
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
The trigger for an internal services tactical group has not been met at this time. However, where appropriate please see the Leeds City Council Severe Weather / Flood Plan for Directorate & Service actions. Where applicable, consider any service Business Continuity plans.
Leeds City Council Resilience & Emergencies Team