Storm Darragh Prompts Red Weather Warnings Across UK and Ireland; 90mph Winds Predicted

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:48pm on 06 Dec 2024,Friday Weather & Environment

Storm Darragh, the season's fourth named storm, has triggered severe red wind warnings across coastal areas of Wales, southwest England, and parts of Ireland. Winds up to 90mph are expected, causing "danger to life" due to flying debris, fallen trees, and large waves. The warnings are active from early Saturday morning, with significant travel disruptions and power outages anticipated. Scotland faces snow and heavy rainfall, while amber and yellow warnings remain for other regions. The Met Office advises caution as disruption may persist through the weekend. Winds are expected to ease Sunday, but cold and frost may follow next week.

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