Weather warning as Storm Darragh hammers UK with 80mph gusts
The Guardian|December 06, 2024
An amber warning for wind has been issued for large parts of the UK, with power cuts and flying debris possible amid the arrival of the fourth named storm of the season.
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Weather warning as Storm Darragh hammers UK with 80mph gusts

Storm Darragh is expected to bring gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rain late today and into tomorrow.

The warning for "potentially damaging" winds is in place tomorrow from 3am until 9pm for the west coast of the UK from South Ayrshire in Scotland down to Cornwall, as well as in Northern Ireland.

The Met Office also issued a yellow warning for wind and rain yesterday across parts of Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England, with the warnings extending to cover the north east and south of England today.

Flying debris could cause injury or danger to life while buildings may be damaged, such as tiles blown from roofs, the Met Office said.

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