WATCH: UK Met Office model shows Jersey could take direct hit from 100mph winds

JERSEY could be in the firing line for 100mph winds from Storm Ciarán, according to a UK Met Office forecasting model.

The animation, published on Wednesday afternoon, shows that the Island could take a direct hit from a small area of exceptionally strong winds early on Thursday.

Jersey Met has already warned of gusts of more than 90mph, and has issued red-level warnings for wind and coastal flooding.

????⚠️During the early hours of Thursday, very strong northwesterly winds associated with #StormCiarán will develop and transfer eastwards through the day

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— Met Office (@metoffice) November 1, 2023