Storm Eunice is sweeping Britain, with meteorologists warning that it may be the worst in three decades, with winds reaching about 196 kilometers (122 miles) per hour in some areas.

The storm caused disruptions to trains and flights, with flights canceled at City Airport, east London, and others suspended at Heathrow, Britain's largest airport, until four in the afternoon, and hundreds of flights, trains and ferries were canceled in northwest Europe.

From the effects of Storm Eunice in #London today ⚠️#World_Weather #Eunice #london #StormEunice


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— World_Weather ⚡️ (@Arab_Storms) February 18, 2022

The name of Heathrow Airport in the British capital, London, has become one of the most popular on social media platforms globally, after traffic was affected by Storm Eunice.

And according to what was shown by the "Flight Radar" website, which specializes in navigational monitoring, a large number of flights departing from the airport were canceled or disrupted during the day.

In a tweet, the airport said: "Storm Eunice is expected to cause bad weather across the UK and Europe today. We are working closely with our airport partners to minimize any disruption... Please continue to check the status of your flight with your airline beforehand. Heading to Heathrow Airport.

Storm Eunice is forecast to cause poor weather conditions across the UK and Europe today.

We are working in close collaboration with our airport partners to minimise any disruption.

Please continue to check your flight status with your airline before making your way to Heathrow.

— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) February 18, 2022

stay at home

The British Meteorological Service called on millions of Britons to stay at home, after it issued a red alert level (the highest) over southwest England and southern Wales, as well as the southeast of the country including London.

#STORMEUNICE It's a miracle that this sizeable & very heavy spire tip, with windvane & lightning conductor, didn't hit anyone as it came crashing-down at St Thomas Church in #Wells, #Somerset around noon.

Video captured by Matthew Hodson (many thanks for sending to @BBCBristol) pic.twitter.com/fq2KfvpWBR

— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) February 18, 2022

British Security Minister Demian Hinds also urged citizens to stay in their homes, while the government held an emergency committee meeting, the second in two days, to discuss the necessary measures to mitigate the effects of the storm, with army forces on standby to intervene to help.

The streets of the capital, London - which were put on alert for the first time since the implementation of this system in 2011 - were unusually calm, while part of the canvas covering the site where concerts and sports competitions are held, was torn by high winds.

We also have reports of trees down on Newbridge Avenue and on the Penn Road, between Woodfield Avenue and Wynn Road (seen here).

Council workers are removing them as quickly as they can but motorists are advised to avoid the affected areas if possible.

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— Wolves Council (@WolvesCouncil) February 18, 2022

More than 70,000 homes were cut off at noon in southwest England, according to the network operator, and many schools remained closed.

After the UK, Storm Eunice heads to Denmark, where trains will run slowly and the Storebaelt bridge - one of the world's longest - will almost certainly have to be closed almost overnight, its operator has warned.

In France, this storm on Friday morning caused waves to rise to four meters in Brittany, according to the French meteorological service, which put five regions on alert orange.

Winds reached 110 kilometers per hour in Cap-Gere-Neh in the northwest, and could exceed 140 kilometers per hour locally on the coast in the afternoon.

The French railway company (SNCF) has reported disruptions to its regional lines, and rail traffic has also seen disruptions in Belgium, with many schools closing ahead of schedule in northern Germany and the Netherlands.