Stondon Allotments are likely to get very windy!

Amber warning of wind from Storm Eunice

The allotments are likely to get a severe battering from gales coming in from the south west.
Can you please check your plot as soon as practically possible to ensure everything is still in place and rescue anything, if you can.

Please take great care to ensure you are not hurt or injured while checking your plot.

Met Office warning issued for Central Bedfordshire

Starts: 05:00 GMT on Fri 18 February
Ends: 21:00 GMT on Fri 18 February
Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday.

– There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life
– Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
– Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
– There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur , perhaps affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
– Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties, and flooding of some coastal properties seems likely.
– It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees