Storm Darragh is set to make conditions dangerous
Molly Seaman
10:32, 06 Dec 2024Updated 11:28, 06 Dec 2024
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for high winds likely to cause serious damage to property. Forecasters have said Storm Darragh will bring significant disruption and pose a danger to life.
The red warning is in place from 3am until 11am tomorrow, Saturday, December 7. Forecasters at the Met Office have said winds of up to 90mph are likely in the morning. They will begin to ease around midday, but an amber weather warning remains in place until Saturday evening.
Forecasters have said that the winds associated with Storm Darragh will cause significant damage across the Bristol Channel, North Somerset and the North Devon coast. Driving conditions will be dangerous, and delays are expected.
There will be large waves, beach material thrown onto coastal roads and sea fronts. Power cuts are also likely, and rural communities may be cut off.
Homes and properties may be damaged as tiles are blown off roofs and power lines are brought down. Travel is expected to be significantly disrupted, with road, air and ferry services severely impacted by the wind.
The Met Office added: "A period of extremely strong winds will develop during the early hours of Saturday morning as Storm Darragh moves across the Irish Sea. Gusts of 90 mph or more are possible over coasts and hills of west and south Wales, as well as funnelling through the Bristol Channel with some very large waves on exposed beaches.
"The strongest winds will begin to ease from late morning, though it will remain very windy with Amber wind warnings still in force until the evening."