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If you weren’t awoken by the sounds of high winds bashing against fences this morning, count yourself extremely , because has really taken hold across the whole of the UK.
A wind speed of 114mph was recorded in Galway, Ireland, at 5am this morning, which broke the previous record of 113mph, which was set in 1945 in Limerick, according to Met Éireann.
People have been told not to travel today, because the could pose a danger to life. Rail services and flights have been cancelled, and red weather warnings have been issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as the anticipates gusts of up to 100mph along coastal areas. Red warnings are extremely rare.
In Wales, Aberdaron in Gwynedd hit 93mph, and 70mph was recorded in Cumbria.
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Trees have been blown over in the high winds – and Good Morning Britain came under fire from concerned viewers after Nick Dixon reported live from the coastal town of Largs. As he broadcast from the area, he couldn’t seem to stay still thanks to the horrendous weather.
Kate Garraway ensured viewers that they had taken all safety precautions, however. As a result of the chaos, people are all saying the same thing on social media.
Taking to X, people have been urging one another to stay indoors, and not venture out while the storm is at its worst.
One woman penned: “We’re right in the eye of the storm at the minute, the roof is rattling, the wind is howling. Stay safe and inside everyone”.
has a rare red alert. The last storm caused some damage here. Been in a red alert storm when living in a former shepherd’s cottage in the hills of Scotland. A dangerous time, obviously stay inside & safe.
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Someone responded: “Cumbria on the edge of it at the moment… sitting in bed with a cup of tea listening to the roadworks bollards from across the street being blown about. Fallen tree has closed the coast road and local schools slowly announcing their intention to close.”
Another wrote: “Almost 3.30am in Northern Ireland and is blowing a hooley around the house. It sounds horrendous and it’s not meant to peak until 7am. Please stay inside and stay safe.”
Somebody echoed the sentiment, penning: “ has a rare red alert. The last storm caused some damage here. Been in a red alert storm when living in a former shepherd’s cottage in the hills of Scotland. A dangerous time, obviously stay inside & safe.”
Others described how “scary” it was, despite the fact that they were indoors, saying they “hope the worst of it will be over in a few hours”.