The Met Office said Storm Darragh is expected to cause significant damage and disruption as it hits south west England and Wales in the early hours of Saturday morning
The Met Office has warned that Storm Darragh poses a “danger to life” as it sweeps through parts of the UK this weekend.
The Met Office said: “A period of extremely strong winds will develop during the early hours of Saturday morning as Storm Darragh moves across the Irish Sea. Gusts of 90 mph or more are possible over coasts and hills of west and south Wales, as well as funnelling through the Bristol Channel with some very large waves on exposed beaches.
The Met Office has advised people in the area to stay indoors if possible and avoid travelling by road, as driving is unsafe in these conditions. The weather agency also advised people to secure loose items outside of homes and to prepare for power cuts by gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
Storm Darragh is due to cross Ireland late on Friday, then parts of England and Wales on Saturday, clearing to the east of England on Saturday night or early Sunday.
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