Saturday, 7 December 2024, will be a very windy day across the UK, especially in the West. A Red Severe Weather Warning for wind has been in force until:- 11 am, on:- 7 December 2024, for Western and Southern Wales, as well as English counties around the Bristol Channel. In Wales gusts of 93 mph were recorded overnight at:- Capel Curig, and 92 mph gusts in Aberdaron.

Multiple severe weather warnings are in force across the UK for Storm Darragh. An Amber warning for wind covers the whole of Northern Ireland as well as the Western Coasts of Wales, and England, the whole of England and Wales are covered by a Yellow Warning for wind until tomorrow.

An amber warning for Rain is also in force for parts of South Wales where up to 80-90mm of rain may fall over the course of the storm. Further Yellow rain warnings are in force for the rest of Wales and parts of southern and eastern Scotland.

For the latest weather situation please stay up to date with the:- National Severe Weather Warnings.

Staying safe in strong winds...

Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property, check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them in high winds. Items include:-

• Bins.
   
• Plant pots.
   
• Garden furniture (bring inside or secure in place)
   
• Trampolines (turn upside down or secure with tent pegs)
   
• Sheds (ensure doors are locked) like:- bins, plant pots, garden furniture or trampolines.

Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees.