WEST Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has warned people to stay inside tonight as Storm Isha poses a potential risk to life. 

On social media on Sunday afternoon (January 21), the service issued the warning as strong winds began to batter Worcestershire after 3.30pm. 

A WMAS spokesperson said: "An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office due to an increased likelihood of impacts from strong winds across the region.

"This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road closures, power cuts and potential risk to life.

"Please stay inside if possible."

 

 

Earlier we reported that a yellow warning for wind has been upgraded to the more serious amber warning.

The Met Office says wind speeds of 50 to 60mph are expected with a risk the speeds could get up to 80mph tonight, which poses a risk to life.

The Met Office says: "Storm Isha will bring a spell of very strong winds during Sunday evening and into Monday.

"Disruption to travel and utilities is likely.

"There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.

"Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected.

"Some roads and bridges likely to close.

"Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties."

The warning itself comes into force from 6pm tonight and is expected to be lifted at 6am on Monday morning.