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As Storm Darragh brings winds of up to 90 mph, millions of people in parts of Wales and south-west England are warned to stay at home, with forecasters warning of a danger to life. The Met Office has issued its highest-level red warning as potentially life-threatening weather is expected, which is in place from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT on Saturday. Areas affected include Western and southern Wales, along with the Bristol Channel coast.
According to The Met Office, the storm is expected to cause “significant disruption” that may lead to more damage. Around three million people in the affected areas received a government emergency alert on their mobile phones on Friday, advising them to stay indoors during the storm. The message was the largest use yet of the UK warning system and made a loud siren-like sound when delivered to devices, lasting for around 10 seconds.
The alert advised people to stay at home and “gather torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home” in case of power cuts. It warned that “being outside in high winds makes you vulnerable to injury, so stay indoors if you can.” Bristol Airport and Cardiff Airport have issued warnings to passengers that “disruption is expected,” and flights have been cancelled.
Both bridges linking England and south Wales, including the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and M48 Severn Bridge, have been closed due to Storm Darragh. Besides, the Royal Parks of London will be closed on Saturday, including the Winter Wonderland attraction in Hyde Park. All of Wales’ domestic football and rugby matches scheduled for Saturday have been cancelled, as has Cardiff City’s Championship fixture against Watford. Multiple Christmas events across the United Kingdom have also been cancelled this weekend due to the storm.
Storm Darragh is likely to be remembered in association with the other three named storms of the season, including Bert and Conall, which caused severe flooding last month. Fortunately, Storm Darragh’s dangers are expected to ease slightly by Sunday, with winds calming down as the day progresses
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