YorkMix reader Virginia King has been in touch to say there’s a tree down in Boston Spa.
She says it has blocked access to Boston Spa from the Wattle Syke roundabout at the Wetherby end.
The council has been informed.
Tree down in Boston Spa
As it happened: Storm Éowyn hits York and North Yorkshire
Friday, 24 January 2025
Updates as high winds from the storm cause disruption in York and North Yorkshire. Listen to YorkMix Radio for more information. Got info? Let us know at info@wp.theyorkmix.com
Helmsley market cancelled
The high winds have blown away any prospect of a market in Helmsley today.
Tree blocking road near Easingwold
More reports are coming in of trees coming down in our area.
This one is blocking North Moor Road near Easingwold.
9.20 Tree down North Moor Road near Easingwold
Posted by North Yorkshire Weather Updates on Friday 24 January 2025
Tree blocking railway line near Thirsk
More problems for rail passengers this morning. This is from TransPennine Express:
Woodland walk closed
We reported yesterday that Castle Howard is closed all day today.
Today, Carlton Towers remains open but its woodland walk is closed due to Storm Éowyn.
Gusts in York due to peak at lunchtime
The winds will peak at lunchtime in York today.
They will hit around 50mph at 1pm.
According to Accuweather these are the top gusts for each of the next few hours:
- 9am – 44mph
- 10am – 45mph
- 11am – 45mph
- 12pm – 46mph
- 1pm – 50mph
- 2pm – 46mph
- 3pm – 43mph
- 4pm – 39mph
- 5pm – 36mph