A red weather warning is issued when there is a real risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and property/infrastructure. Dangerous weather is expected. Take action now to keep yourself and others safe from its impact.

Winds of up to 90mph, risk of tornadoes and a rare ‘danger to life’ warning – Storm Darragh is on the approach. The fourth named storm of the winter season is already bringing rain and heavy gusts to the west coast of England and Wales.

A rare red warning for wind, which warns of significant disruption and a “danger to life”, has been issued by forecasters as Storm Darragh hits the UK. The warning covers parts of Wales and the South West of England,