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Winds of up to 90mph are set to blow up much of Britain this weekend as Storm Darragh rips through the country.
A series of red, yellow and orange weather warnings have been introduced, with the Met Office warning of possible ‘danger to life’ in some areas due to flying debris and falling trees.
The national forecaster warns that the storm could cause power outages, cell phone outages and damage to buildings and homes, blowing off roofs and downing power lines.
The weather warnings extend to 75 cities across the UK, with people in affected areas warned to protect their property from damage.
The With office has issued a warning to anyone with bins in their driveway to move them to a safe place to avoid damage to their home and the risk of injury to others.
Homeowners are urged to secure all loose items outside their home, including containers, plant pots, garden furniture, trampolines and shed doors, to prevent damage to their home and the risk of injury to others.
The forecaster says in its weather-related guidance: “Don’t risk injury to others or damage to your property, check for loose items outside your home and plan how to secure them in high winds. Items include:
baking
plant pots
garden furniture (bring in or secure)
trampolines (turn over or secure with pegs)
sheds (make sure the doors are locked) such as containers, plant pots, garden furniture or trampolines
“If you are outside in strong winds, you are more vulnerable to injuries. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go outside, try not to walk or take shelter near buildings and trees.”
Wind speeds of 90mph have already been recorded at Capel Curig in Wales last night, while gusts of up to 90mph reached Liscombe in north Devon early this morning.
An orange wind warning applies to the whole of Northern Ireland and the west coast of Wales and England on Saturday, while a yellow wind warning applies to the whole of England and Wales until Sunday.
An orange warning for rain is also in force for parts of south Wales, where up to 90mm of rain is expected, and further yellow warnings are in place for the rest of Wales and parts of southern and eastern Scotland.
With office Chief Meteorologist Steve Willington said: “Storm Darragh is now moving across Britain bringing very strong winds, heavy rain and in Scotland some snow to higher areas.
“These very strong winds will cause significant disruption, with the risk of flying debris, falling trees, large waves along the coast and power outages. During this period of severe weather it is important to listen to emergency responders and emergency services in your area and stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts.”
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