Cyclone Durg: Meteorological department has issued a rare red wind warning.

The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for winds as Storm Darragh approaches the UK.

The warning is in force from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT on Saturday, covering parts of the west and south coasts of Wales as well as the Bristol Channel, including Bristol and Cardiff.

Yellow wind warnings are in place for parts of the UK on Friday, with amber warnings covering Northern Ireland, Wales and the west coast of England on Saturday morning.

Red weather warnings are the most serious type. The Bureau of Meteorology issues them only when meteorologists believe dangerous, potentially deadly weather is expected soon.

Winds of 90 mph (144 km/h) or more are forecast for areas under red warnings, causing flying debris and downed trees, the Met Office said. can be life-threatening.

Winds are expected to cause large waves, power outages affecting mobile phone services, and damage to buildings and homes. The transport network is also expected to be affected.

Heavy rain and gusty winds will hit western parts of the UK from late Friday.

This weather pattern will change to a thunderstorm on Saturday.

The Bureau of Meteorology said the strongest winds would subside by Saturday morning, but very strong winds would continue into the evening, with amber warnings in place until then.

A yellow rain warning, which indicates the risk of flooding, is also in place for parts of western Britain.

In the north of Scotland, a yellow warning for snow is in place, with up to 20 cm (8 in) of snow falling in areas above 400 m (1,300 ft). Snow will affect elevated sections of the A9 and A83, and could cause disruption and possible closures.

The Irish Meteorological Service has issued a red wind warning for parts of counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo from 22:00 on Friday.

The approaching storm has already caused some disruption, with wind damage to overhead wires. Blocking the railway lines between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate.

Some travel providers warned that services could be affected.

Stena Line Ferries said some services across the Irish Sea would be canceled on Saturday, while Scottish operator CalMac said some routes could be disrupted at short notice.

National Rail said some train journeys in the South West would be disrupted, and urged customers to check their journeys before departure.

Bristol Airport warned passengers that “disruption is expected” and that passengers should check with their airline before travelling.

in Staffordshire, Strong winds were reported Dozens more felled trees and blocked roads.

People on social media reported branches hitting buildings, including a church. Some described what they saw as a “tornado”.

A number of events have also been canceled for this weekend, including the Enchanted Winter Garden at Antrim Castle in Northern Ireland, as well as Christmas events across England including Shropshire, Cambridge and Cornwall.

The RAC has advised motorists to postpone their journeys due to the “extremely unusual” red weather warning.

Spokesman Alice Simpson told the BBC: “Exposed rural and coastal routes will be particularly treacherous.

“Drivers in these areas should be wary of any high-sided vehicles as they run the risk of being rolled off the road or, worse, blown over.”

Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the year after Ashley, Britt and Conall.

Parts of the UK are still recovering from Storm Britt, which caused severe flooding and As a result, five people died. In November

Scientists say that as the Earth’s climate warms, extreme weather events will become more frequent. For every 1C rise in average temperature, The environment can sustain Up to about 7% more moisture.

Globally, heavy rainfall events have become more frequent and intense over much of the land, according to the United Nations Climate Change Agency, which says the pattern will intensify with further warming.