STORM Darragh is bringing widespread disruption to Somerset and the wider region with winds hitting 93mph in the worst affected areas, the Met Office confirms.

Forecasters have issued an update as the storm moves across the South West and the UK bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and snow to higher ground today (Saturday, December 7).

A ‘threat to life’ read weather warning for wind has been issued for the West Somerset coast, the Bristol Channel, South and West Wales until 11am, with an amber warning for wind being in place for the rest of the day.

In Wales gusts of 93mph were recorded overnight at Capel Curig and 92mph Aberdaron, while on the Devon and Somerset border gusts of 89mph in Luscombe, near Dulverton, were reported early this morning.

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.

Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Willington said: “Storm Darragh is now moving across the UK bringing very strong winds, heavy rain and in Scotland some snow over the higher ground. These very strong winds will bring significant disruption, with the risk of flying debris, falling trees, large waves along the coast and power cuts. During this spell of severe weather it is important to listen to responders and emergency services in your area and keep up to date with the latest weather forecast.

“Storm Darragh will gradually ease from late morning as it crosses the UK, so the strongest winds in the west will start to reduce through Saturday. As the low pressure moves away to the east, colder northerly winds will move across the UK bringing the risk of overnight frosts and some wintry showers over high ground in the north on Sunday. By Monday high pressure becomes centred over the north of the UK and conditions will become much more settled.”

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:

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.

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