The strongest storm in generations is predicted to hit the UK (Image: Getty)
The strongest storm in generations is predicted to hit the UK as looks set to crash into the UK with winds of up to 100mph.
The says a which covers all of Northern Ireland from 7am on Friday until 2pm, and parts of Scotland from 10am to 5pm will bring “very dangerous conditions”.
The red alert is the ‘s most serious warning and means the weather is likely to cause “substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure”, according to the agency.
The weather office warned of flying debris as a result of the winds that could present a danger to life.
Weather warnings are in place up and down the country (Image: Met Office )
And now an expert is warning Brits to take three precautions ahead of the “historic storm” which includes preparing for “power outrages” by charging “all your battery devices” and those who have a private water supply are also being told to fill a bath of water.
Taking to X @Carlow Weather advised people “to take care” and to check in on the elderly ahead of the storm and after.
The full tweet read: “The UK high resolution model is showing some of the strongest gusts forecast. We are looking at a historic storm tonight and tomorrow with a lot of impacts.
“Please take care and prepare for power outages, charge all your battery devices and if you have a private water supply filling a bath of water can be a good idea.
The UK Met Office high resolution model is showing some of the strongest gusts forecast. We are looking a historic storm tonight and tomorrow with a lot of impacts. Please take care and prepare for power outages, charge all your battery devices and if you have a private water…
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather)
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“Please also check in elderly and vulnerable family and neighbours ahead of the storm and after it passes.”
The National Emergency Coordination Group has also warned of will cause as it prepares to batter the country with harsh winds.
It said: “A Status Red severe weather warning means ‘shelter in place’. People in the areas affected by Red warnings should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel and and their properties.
“Schools, early learning and childcares settings and further and higher education institutions in red level warning areas will close for the duration of the Red warning. Widespread disruption to public and other services is to be anticipated.”