Millions of people are being warned not to travel as Storm Darragh wreaks devastation around the UK.
Winds over 90 mph are pelting parts of the nation. A rare red alert has been issued in several areas of Wales.
The fourth named storm of the season, according to the Met Office, might result in “injuries and danger to life” due to “falling trees” and “large waves.”
Thousands of houses in Wales are experiencing power outages and several road closures. Every county in North Wales has flood warnings as well.
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“In Wales gusts of 93mph were recorded overnight at Capel Curig and 92mph Aberdaron, while in north Devon 89mph has been reported early Saturday morning at Liscombe.”
There are many severe weather warnings for Storm Darragh in effect in the United Kingdom. All of Northern Ireland and the western.
Shores of Wales and England are under an amber wind warning, while the whole country is under a yellow wind warning through tomorrow.
Parts of South Wales are also under an amber rain warning, with up to 80 to 90 mm of precipitation possible throughout the storm.
The remainder of Wales and portions of southern and eastern Scotland are under further yellow rain warnings.
In the UK, the wind has already damaged houses and halted planes. This weekend has also seen the cancellation of other athletic and Christmas festivities.
“Storm Darragh is currently moving across the UK bringing very strong winds, heavy rain, and in Scotland some snow over the higher ground,” said Steve Willington, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office.
“With the possibility of flying debris, fallen trees, big waves along the shore, and power outages, these very powerful winds will cause major disruption.
It’s critical to pay attention to local emergency services and responders throughout this severe weather event and be informed on the most recent weather forecast.
The greatest gusts in the west will begin to lessen during Saturday as Storm Darragh progressively eases as it moves over the United Kingdom starting in the late morning.
“Colder northerly winds will sweep throughout the UK as the low pressure moves eastward, increasing the chance of overnight frosts and perhaps.
Wintry showers over high land in the north on Sunday. Conditions will ease considerably by Monday as high pressure centers over the UK’s north.
