This comes after the Met Office issued a rare red warning for wind across the capital. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 100mph in some areas, with widespread gusts of 60-70mph. The forecaster has warned that the strong winds will bring with it a “danger to life” as a result of flying debris and damage to buildings and homes, including roofs being blown off and power lines brought down.
It also said that roads, bridges and railway lines will be closed, causing delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.
Experts have warned that the conditions could create a dangerous ‘sting jet’ – a narrow, focused region of exceptionally strong and destructive wind.
National Rail has warned of “major disruption” to its networks, with many providers, including Thameslink and East Midlands Railway, telling passengers “not to travel”.
East Midlands Railway told passengers that trains to and from London St Pancras “may be withdrawn at short notice.”
It said: “Do not travel. You should not attempt to travel by rail on Friday 18th February.
“You should complete your journey…
