Storm Eowyn

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Disruption to Council services
  3. School closures
  4. Coastal areas
  5. South Tyneside Housing Services properties
  6. Travel
  7. Fallen trees
  8. Other issues
  9. Latest updates

Overview

An amber weather warning is in place for the North East until 9pm today (Fri 24 Jan).

A further yellow wind warning will be in place for the rest of Friday.  

Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption.

The Met Office is warning that the storm could cause damage to property, with flying debris posing a threat. 

Disruption to Council services

  • Recycling Village closed on Friday 24 January 
    All bookings have been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Report an issue to the Council

You can report any incidents to South Tyneside Council:

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm
Phone: 0191 427 7000

Email: customerhelp@southtyneside.gov.uk

Emergency out of hours number:
Phone: 0191 455 6111

School closures 

Check the school closures webpage for the latest information: 

See school closures. 

Coastal areas

Coastal areas are also likely to experience large waves.

We would encourage the public to only undertake essential travel, during the duration of the storm.

South Tyneside Housing Services properties

To help keep lines free for emergencies, such as no heating / hot water or risk to life / property, please report all other incidents, such as a blown down fence which isn't urgent / dangerous / obstructing a public footpath.

Our team will get back to you as soon as they can.

Please make sure you secure any loose items you may keep outside, and make sure all windows and gates are securely shut.

Visit the South Tyneside Housing Services website.

Travel

Please check bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

If driving, check road conditions.

The Shields Ferry will not be operating today (Friday 24 Jan)

For up-to-the-minute public transport information visit www.nexus.org.uk. 

Fallen trees

Please do not visit greenspaces, especially in wooded areas as there is a chance of fallen trees and branches.

Fallen trees that have been reported to the Council: 

  • A tree is blocking road access to Downham Ct and Raynham Ct in South Shields. Our crews are aware and will open the road once safe. Please be aware that this will take some time to clear.
  • A tree has fallen on the junction of Crawley Avenue / Mill Lane Hebburn
  • Tree cleared from York Avenue and road open

Our crews are aware and will reopen the roads as soon as it is safe.

Report a fallen tree

Call:

  • 0191 427 7000 (during normal hours), or
  • 0191 455 6111 (Emergency number) during out of hours, on evenings and weekends.

During busy periods, the line may appear to cut off. If you can't get through, please keep trying. We appreciate your patience.

Other issues

  • New Road / Boker Lane junction traffic signals in Boldon have gone off. This has been reported into Regional Traffic Signals to action but it could lead to disruption.
  • Power cable hanging low on North Road, East Boldon. This has been reported to Northern PowerGrid.

Latest updates

Met office

Visit www.metoffice.gov.uk for the latest updates from the Met Office.

Social media

Follow South Tyneside Council on Facebook.

 

Last updated: 5pm, Friday 24 Jan