By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-12-08 10:31:29 | Updated at 2024-12-15 08:49:55
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Storm Darragh is set to wreak havoc as the Met office have issued a yellow weather warning amidst 70mph winds and a mass power outage.
The warning came into force at 6am across much of England and Wales.
Brits have been warned about strong winds after two people died due to Storm Darragh on Saturday.
There will most likely be gusts of 35-45mph inland, potentially reaching 70mps around the coasts this morning.
A yellow warning has been issued
PA/Met Office
The Met Office has said this will cause travel disruptions and power cuts until around 6pm this evening.
Yesterday, parts of England saw 93mph winds rage through the country.
Millions of people were left without power and transport and warned to stay indoors.
The M48 at Severn Bridge will be closed in both directions between J1 and J2 until around midday.
The 8am car ferry from Portsmouth and 9am from Fishbourne were cancelled, along with the 7.15am and 8.15am services from Ride Pier Head.
Heavy rain is expected to continue in central and eastern parts of England throughout Sunday, with 20-20mm forecast to fall across a lot of the country.
Yesterday, two men were sadly killed by falling trees hitting their vehicles.
Vehicle crashes have also been reported in Northern Ireland due to the severe weather while the area experienced winds up to 80mph overnight.
The government issued a “risk to life” alert at 1am yesterday sent to people within the area covered by a red warning in parts of Wales and south-west England.
The Environment Agency had 64 flood warnings in place in England this morning, as flooding is expected.
