In pictures: Storms Eunice causes havoc around UK

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: People view the waves created by high winds and spring tides hitting the sea wall at New Brighton promenade on February 17, 2022 in Liverpool, England. A red alert has been declared for Storm Eunice which is arriving in the early hours of Friday in the wake of Storm Dudley. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
In Liverpool, huge waves hit the sea wall at New Brighton promenade ahead of the arrivl of Storm Eunice. (Getty)

Storms Eunice and Dudley have already brought dramatic scenes across the UK, from huge waves battering the coast to snow in some parts of the country, and havoc wreaked on infrastructure.

Storm Dudley hit the country on Wednesday, bringing down trees and power lines and causing outages in some areas.

Hot on the heels of Storm Dudley came severe weather warnings for Storm Eunice, which arrived on Friday amid rare red weather warnings from the Met Office.

Damage to the roof of the O2 Arena (known as the Millennium Dome when it opened in 2000), in south east London, caused by Storm Eunice. (PA)
Damage to the roof of the O2 Arena (known as the Millennium Dome when it opened in 2000), in south east London, caused by Storm Eunice. (PA)
The roof of a building which has blown onto the tracks at Banbury, Oxfordshire, during Storm Eunice. (PA)
The roof of a building which has blown onto the tracks at Banbury, Oxfordshire, during Storm Eunice. (PA)
A fallen tree near Waterloo in London, as Storm Eunice lands in London on Friday afternoon. (PA)
A fallen tree near Waterloo in London, as Storm Eunice lands in London on Friday afternoon. (PA)
Waves crash against the sea wall and Porthcawl Lighthouse in Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales, as Storm Eunice hits the south coast, with attractions closing, travel disruption and a major incident declared in some areas, meaning people are warned to stay indoors. A rare red weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. (Photo by Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images)
Waves crash against the sea wall and Porthcawl Lighthouse in Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales, as Storm Eunice hit the south coast on Friday. (Getty)

The second rare highest alert – meaning a high impact is very likely – was issued to run from 10am until 3pm over the East of England on Friday due to fears of Storm Eunice “causing significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds” up to 90mph, the Met Office said.

Wind gusts in the most exposed coastal areas could exceed 90mph, the Met Office said, while an amber warning for gusts up to 80mph covers the whole of England from 5am to 9pm.

GILFACH GOCH, WALES - FEBRUARY 17: A snapped wind turbine at the Pant-y-Wal wind farm on February 17, 2022 in Gilfach Goch, Wales. A 300ft wind turbine, one of 29 at the Pant-y-Wal wind farm, snapped in strong winds earlier in the week. The Met Office have issued a red weather warning for wind for large parts of South Wales as storm Eunice hits. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)
High winds snapped a 300ft wind turbine at the Pant-y-Wal wind farm in Gilfach Goch, Wales, during Storm Dudley earlier in the week. (Getty)
Fallen trees are seen on a road in Little Hay, north Birmingham, as Storm Dudley hits many areas across the UK. Storm Dudley is to be closely followed by Storm Eunice, which will bring strong winds and the possibility of snow on Friday. Picture date: Thursday February 17, 2022. (Photo by Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images)
Storm Dudley brought trees down across the country including in Little Hay, north Birmingham. (Getty)
A snowplough clears a road in Tow Law, County Durham, as Storm Eunice sweeps across the UK after hitting the south coast earlier on Friday. With attractions closing, travel disruption and a major incident declared in some areas, people have been urged to stay indoors. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images)
Storm Eunice brought snow to Tow Law, County Durham, as it swept across the country on Friday. (Getty)
Waves hits Porthleven on the Cornish coast as Storm Eunice makes landfall. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022.
Stormy seas were spotted in Porthleven on the Cornish coast as Storm Eunice made landfall, accompanied by rare red weather warnings from the Met Office. (Getty)
Tree flames
In Scotland, Network Rail shared images and video of a tree bursting into flames when it fell on power lines over the West Coast Mainline near Lockerbie. (Twitter/Network Rail)
Millions of people were told to stay at home amid fears of traffic chaos thanks to Storm Eunice. (SWNS)
Millions of people were told to stay at home amid fears of traffic chaos thanks to Storm Eunice. (SWNS)
An early morning ferry from Calais to Dover battled with rough seas in The Channel caused by Storm Eunice. (SWNS)
An early morning ferry from Calais to Dover battled with rough seas in The Channel caused by Storm Eunice. (SWNS)
High winds made it difficult for flights to land, inclduing at Bristol Airport. (SWNS)
High winds made it difficult for flights to land, inclduing at Bristol Airport. (SWNS)
Damage to a car caused by falling bricks from a tower block during Storm Eunice. (PA)
Damage to a car caused by falling bricks from a tower block during Storm Eunice. (PA)
A roof blown off garages in Basingstoke, Hampshire. (PA)
A roof blown off garages in Basingstoke, Hampshire. (PA)
The driver of this lorry had a lucky escape after strong winds from Storm Eunice blew the vehicle onto its side on the M5 between Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater. (SWNS)
The driver of this lorry had a lucky escape after strong winds from Storm Eunice blew the vehicle onto its side on the M5 between Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater. (SWNS)
A tree fell in high winds from Storm Eunice, in East Molesey, Surrey. (SWNS)
A tree fell in high winds from Storm Eunice, in East Molesey, Surrey. (SWNS)
Fallen trees being cleared off the road in Bournemouth, Dorset. (PA)
Fallen trees being cleared off the road in Bournemouth, Dorset. (PA)
A fallen tree blocking a road in Sudbury, Suffolk. (PA)
A fallen tree blocking a road in Sudbury, Suffolk. (PA)
Passengers at Paddington station in London where trains were cancelled due to Storm Eunice. (PA)
Passengers at Paddington station in London where trains were cancelled due to Storm Eunice. (PA)
Tree surgeons work to clear a fallen tree in Spencer Park, Battersea, south west London. (PA)
Tree surgeons work to clear a fallen tree in Spencer Park, Battersea, south west London. (PA)
A vehicle trapped under a fallen tree in Brewood. Two people were treated for minor injuries. (PA)
A vehicle trapped under a fallen tree in Brewood. Two people were treated for minor injuries. (PA)