Emergency Alert

Stopped sending at 11:00am on Saturday 7 December 2024

Issued by the UK Government

A RED warning for wind has been issued in your area. Extremely strong winds associated with Storm Darragh are expected to cause significant disruption from 3.00am on Saturday 07 December 2024. Strong winds can cause flying debris, falling trees and large waves around coastal areas, all of which can present a danger to life. Stay indoors if you can. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.

The storm may damage infrastructure causing power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Consider gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home.

Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities. For more information search online for 'gov.uk/alerts' or Met Office warnings and advice.

Sent by the UK government at 6:58pm on Friday 6 December 2024

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This alert was sent to Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, City of, Devon, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Surrounding areas might also have received the alert.