Homeowners are urged to secure all loose items outside their home this weekend (Image: Getty)
Gusts of wind up to 90mph will blast much of the UK this weekend as sweeps across the country.
A string of have been put in place, with the warning of a possible ‘danger to life’ in some areas due to flying debris and falling trees.
The national forecaster is warning the storm could cause power cuts, mobile phone outages and damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.
The weather alerts extend to , with people in affected areas warned to protect their property from damage.
The has issued a warning to anyone with bins on their driveway to move them to a secure place to prevent damage to their home and avoid risking injury to others.
Homeowners are urged to secure all loose items outside their home, including bins, plant pots, garden furniture, trampolines and shed doors, to prevent damage to their home and avoid risking injury to others.
The forecaster says in its weather-related guidance: “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:
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bins
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plant pots
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garden furniture (bring inside or secure in place)
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trampolines (turn upside down or secure with tent pegs)
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sheds (ensure doors are locked) like bins, plant pots, garden furniture or trampolines
“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.”
Winds of 93mph have already been recorded overnight in Capel Curig in Wales, while gusts reached 89mph early this morning at Liscombe in north Devon.
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An amber warning for wind covers the whole of Northern Ireland and the western coast of Wales and England on Saturday, while the whole of England and Wales are covered by a yellow wind warning until Sunday.
An amber warning for rain is also in force for parts of South Wales, where up to 90mm of rainfall is expected, and further yellow warnings cover the rest of Wales and parts of southern and eastern Scotland.
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.”