Storm Eunice Helston updates: A red warning has been issued for parts of Cornwall for the arrival of Storm Eunice, Friday (February 18th).

It is expected to cause significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds between 7am-12pm.

The Red Weather Warning for wind covers southwest coastal areas of the UK, where the most significant gusts in exposed areas could be in excess of 90mph this morning.

The storm means people are advised to take extra care when travelling, with an expectation of widescale disruption, as well as serious risks from flying debris.

Helston wind speeds

According the Met Office gusts could reach speeds of over 60mph by 10am.

Speeds will drop slightly between 11am-12pm to just over 50mph.

After midday winds will continue to drop slowly to around 40mph.

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15:32 - video above shows Storm Eunice causing massive waves in Porthleven. Courtesy of Cornwall Elopements.

14:50 - No photo is worth your life warns coastguard on Storm Eunice.

10:45 - Storm Eunice could be most powerful since 2014. Click here to read more.

10:10 Helston Community College makes decision to close following red weather warning. Click here to read more.

10:09 - Helston Country Market called off after threat of Storm Eunice. Click here to read more.

10:07 - Helston Storm Eunice weather warning upgraded with power cuts and travel disruption expected. Click here to read more.