A RED wind warning has been issued by Jersey Met as a fierce storm system is set to sweep across the Channel.
The warning – the highest level of alert – states that severe-gale-force nine winds will hit the Channel Islands area on Monday.
The storm has been named Storm Claudio by Meteo France. A modelling sequence by the UK Met Office predicts that Jersey will be hit by the storm’s strongest winds.
In a statement, Jersey’s government said: ‘The strongest winds in Jersey are expected between 10pm and 4am with… gusts up to 60mph anticipated.
????️ Storm #Claudio has been named by @meteofrance
Very strong winds are likely in northern parts of France, the Channel Islands and the English Channel
It also brings a risk of gusts of 50-60 mph to Cornwall this evening and to some coastal parts of SE England overnight pic.twitter.com/Sc4WdWTsHI
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 31, 2022
‘Be sure to check your property for anything that may be blown away, such as garden furniture or outdoor equipment, and if you’re a boat owner you may want to check your mooring in advance.’
Wind Warning 79/10 issued 08:46 UTC Monday 31 October 2022 pic.twitter.com/HbcLCTRNZr
— CI Weather Warnings (@Jersey_MetCI) October 31, 2022
This week is also expected to see a gradual decrease in temperatures following a spell of exceptionally mild weather.
The mercury is set to peak at about 15°C or 16°C by the end of the week – about 4°C or 5°C lower than in recent days.
