Met Office warns against taking 'unnecessary danger' of taking 'storm selfies' as Eunice approaches

The Met Office has warned people against taking risky 'storm selfies' as the second major weather event of the week approaches.

Storm Dudley, with gales as strong at 80mph, has caused widespread disruption, triggering power cuts and stirring up chaos on trains and roads.

An amber Met Office weather warning was in place, as well as a yellow warning for wind.

Read more:Weather forecast as Storm Eunice set to bring potential for SNOW tomorrow

Coastal areas including Blackpool saw choppy seas with large waves - and now the Met Office has warned against weather-watchers risking their lives for 'storm selfies.'

Katharine Smith, Environment Agency Flood Duty Manager, said: “Strong winds could bring coastal flooding to parts of the west, southwest and south coast of England, as well as the tidal River Severn, in the early hours of Friday morning.

"This is due to Storm Eunice resulting in high waves and potential storm surge coinciding with the start of a period of spring tides.

She added: “Please remember to take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades. We urge people to stay safe on the coast and warn wave watchers against the unnecessary danger of taking ‘storm selfies’.

"Flooding of low-lying coastal roads is also possible and people should avoid driving through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.

“You can check your flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates.”‎

From Friday (18 February) Storm Eunice is forecast to batter the country, bringing even stronger gales than Storm Dudley.

It's predicted winds will