So today, Storm Éowyn hit. It had been trailed for a while as being a severe storm, and we even received emergency alert signals on our phones. I had some flat boards in the back garden waiting to be taken to the tip, so I spent a good part of yesterday evening putting them indoors.
Last night was calm. This morning was anything but. I managed a couple of walks early on in the day, but as time wore on the storm got stronger and stronger.
We had a power cut. The house got cold – so cold I lay under the duvet and fell asleep around 5pm! The power cut went on until after 9pm, and as power returned it was clear that the winds were slightly less powerful than they had been earlier in the day.
But yes, for once the warning was well-deserved. This one was a serious storm!