Amber weather warning for high winds as Storm Darragh to hit Ceredigion
An Amber weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office and is valid from 03:00 Saturday 07 December until 21:00 Saturday 07 December, 2024.
A Yellow weather wind warning has also been issued from 15:00 Thursday 05 December until 06:00 Sunday 08 December, 2024, and a Yellow weather rain warning from 15:00 Friday 06 December until 12:00 on Saturday 07 December, 2024.
The Met Office forecast gusts that will frequently reach 60-70 mph and, along exposed coastal stretches 70-80 mph is possible at times, with 20-30mm of rainfall is expected quite widely. Some parts of Wales likely to see 50-60 mm over this period which may lead to some flooding and disruption in places.
Ceredigion residents and visitors are advised to be safe and not make unnecessary journeys during the weather warnings.
The public are reminded to be careful whilst travelling as the winds may result in fallen trees and debris being present on the highway. The public are also asked to be vigilant in relation to the potential damage to buildings and other structures, resulting in tiles and other debris falling in public areas.
The winds could also lead to power cuts and affect Council-run services.
Visit the Met Office website for updates on the weather situation: UK weather warnings - Met Office
Any further updates in Ceredigion will be published here: www.ceredigion.gov.uk/StormDarragh