As Storm Eunice wreaks havoc across the UK with record-breaking gusts, the Met Office has extended its severe weather warnings for another three days.

Winds as fast as 122mph are pelting the country, uprooting trees, sending debris flying, damaging buildings and overturning vehicles.

It has caused chaos on the railways, while people in some parts of the country have been warned to expect blackouts.

The first of the Met Office’s two ultra rare red weather warnings expired at midday affecting the South West of England and South Wales.

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But a second remained in place until 3pm across the East of England and London due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge.

Now severe weather warnings have been extended to Saturday, Sunday and Monday across much of the country.

The southern and western coasts of England and Wales have been warned that more strong winds could hamper efforts to recover from the fallout of Storm Eunice. It means people can still expect transport delays, and power cuts may be longer than expected.

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Meanwhile practically all of Scotland and Northern Ireland, and large chunks of the North West of England have been warned of icy patches on the roads and pavements.

Yet more wind is set to batter these regions for about 24 hours from midday Sunday.

The Met Office warns that people’s lives could be at risk from large waves and debris from the beach being blown at high speed.

Buildings could be damaged by flying roof tiles and other objects, while road, rail, ferry and air services could be cancelled as a precaution.

Emergency services have urged people to stay away from the worst affected areas, as swirling gusts fell trees, toss debris in the air and damage buildings – including London’s 02 arena.

Roy Stokes, from the Environment Agency, said it was ‘probably the most stupid thing you can do’ to travel to the most exposed places, amid reports of people climbing on to seawalls and swimming in the sea.

Winds of 122mph have been provisionally recorded at the Needles on the Isle of Wight, which, if verified, would be the highest ever recorded in England.

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