Yellow wind warning issued for West Berkshire this weekend as Storm Darragh approaches
Strong winds and heavy rain are due to hit large parts of the UK this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for West Berkshire from later this afternoon and continuing into Sunday as Storm Darragh approaches.
Red and amber warnings have also been issued, with winds of up to 90mph expected in large parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.
Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said: “The worst impacts from Storm Darragh will be felt as we go through the early hours of tomorrow morning and throughout Saturday with, in addition to the broad yellow warning, red and amber wind warnings in place from 1am tomorrow.
“In the red warning area, we could see wind gusts of up to 90 miles per hour along the coasts of west and south Wales as well as funnelling through the Bristol Channel, with some very large waves on exposed beaches.
“Although there is a lower likelihood of impacts outside of the red and amber warning areas this doesn’t mean you won’t see them.
“We are likely to see impacts across the whole of the country and people should keep an eye on the latest forecast details and prepare for the bad weather, especially if planning to be out and about on Saturday.”
Duty manager at National Highways Dale Hipkiss added: “If you're planning to drive over the next few days, prepare in advance for the journey and take extra care on the roads.
“If weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour to manage the conditions as safely as possible.
“It’s also a good idea for drivers to check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns.”
Colder northly winds are expected to move across the UK behind Storm Darragh, bringing an added risk of overnight frosts and some wintry showers mostly over high ground on Sunday.
On Monday, conditions are likely to become more settled, except for an increased risk of overnight frost and fog, especially in northern parts of the UK.
