Severe wet and windy weather is on the way
Dozens of flood alerts and warnings are in place across the country as Brits are braced for Storm Darragh. The UK is set to be battered by the elements as the fourth named storm of the season arrives later today .
READ MORE: "We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts" - Devastated family of knife 'murder' victim pay tribute That warning is upgraded to a more severe amber one in some western areas of the UK from 3am to 9pm on Saturday - including the Lancashire and Merseyside coast, and parts of Cheshire. Strong winds will bring a 'risk to life and property' in these areas, with the chance of flying debris.
Rhondda Cynon Taf, where between 200 and 300 properties were flooded during Storm Bert last month, is set to be hit by heavy rain once again. Natural Resources Wales has issued more than 30 flood alerts and warnings.
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