Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32pm on 08 Dec 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
The Met Office issued a fresh yellow wind warning on Sunday for much of England and Wales, with gusts reaching up to 80mph. This comes after Storm Darragh caused widespread devastation, including two deaths and power cuts affecting 200,000 homes. Heavy rain and winds exceeding 90mph hit parts of the UK on Saturday, with the highest speed recorded at 96mph in Devon. Authorities warned of travel disruptions, fallen trees, and flooding as 50 flood warnings and 130 flood alerts remain in place. The dangerous conditions are expected to persist until 6 PM Sunday, urging millions to stay indoors.
