SCHOOLS in Flintshire and Wrexham will close tomorrow as the region prepares for the impact of Storm Eunice.

Flintshire Council is the latest authority to announce its schools will close following Conwy and Denbighshire.

A Flintshire Council spokesman said: "The Strategic Regional Command group has just made the recommendation that ALL educational establishments in North Wales should close tomorrow to protect the safety of pupils and staff because of the significant risk to life.

"Our position in Flintshire is that all schools – local authority maintained, voluntary aided, voluntary controlled and foundation schools - should follow this direction."

Connah's Quay High School and Mold Alun had already told parents they would be closed as the situation was still under review.

Wrexham Council has also made the decision to close schools.

Read what the authority said here.

Ysgol Rhosnesni tweeted: "Urgent: RHS families - we have been advised by WCBC that due to severe weather, all Wrexham schools will be closed tomorrow (Friday 18th February).  We have communicated this via the school app and parent email.  Please stay safe."

Ysgol Rhiwabon tweeted: "We have just been notified that due to severe weather warnings for Friday February 18th,  Wrexham Local Authority have taken the decision to close all Schools. 

"Teachers will set online learning tasks through the usual channels. 

"Thank you for your co-operation in this matter."

Storm Eunice is predicted to bring gusts of wind of up to 100mph in some areas, with a rare red weather warning in place for the south coast of Wales.

An amber weather warning is currently in place for North Wales on Friday.

Conwy and Denbighshire will also see schools close.

A spokesperson for Conwy County Borough Council said: "Conwy schools will be closed tomorrow (February 18) in line with local authorities across the region.

"Pupils will move to online learning."

A spokesperson for Denbighshire County Council said: “All schools in Denbighshire have been asked to move to remote learning on Friday, February 18 due to the amber warning for Storm Eunice and the significant strong winds predicted.

“This decision follows internal, regional and national discussions and has not been taken lightly.

"The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of all pupils, staff, parents and visitors to school sites.”