The latest UK storm has been named as the Met Office have issued a yellow weather alert for most of the country.
From 3pm on Thursday, December 6, northern Lincolnshire will be under a yellow wind warning until 6am on Sunday, December 8. The weather service says that ‘strong winds associated with Storm Darragh are likely to lead to some disruption and damage.’
The wind may cause disruption to travel and there is a slight chance that there will be damage to buildings (such as tiles blown from roofs) as well as power cuts occurring.
It is likely that some roads and bridges could close as a result of falling trees and longer journey times are to be expected.
Met Office Chief Forecaster, Jason Kelly, said: “Storm Darragh is an evolving system and will bring several hazards, including wind gusts of up to 70-80mph around western coasts, especially from Devon and Cornwall to southwest Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wind speeds in inland areas will be slightly reduced with maximum gusts expected to reach 60-70mph.”
Deputy Manager at National Highways, Dale Hipkiss, said: “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.”
Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe
