Storm Darragh is most likely to affect Sheffield this weekend as a yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office for Yorkshire, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 70mph.
Heavy rain is also expected to impact Sheffield during the weekend, as indicated by the rainfall period experienced yesterday.
Around 20-30 mm of rain is expected widely around the UK while some areas may receive rainfall up 50-60 mm.
People are also being advised to be wary of flying debris during Storm Darragh as it could lead to injuries and may potentially pose a danger to life. The strong winds of the storm may even cause damage to buildings.
Jason Kelly, Met Office Chief Forecaster, said: “Storm Darragh is an evolving system and will bring several hazards which could include power cuts and traffic disruptions.”
Streets Ahead, responsible for highway maintenance works across Sheffield, have set up additional teams on standby from Friday noon to Monday 7am, in preparation for Storm Darragh’s impact on Sheffield.
Storm Darragh is likely to hit the coastal areas of Wales and southwest England the hardest. A red wind weather warning has been issued for such areas in the UK where winds may travel up to 90mph.
Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of this season in the UK. Storm Ashley was the first one to hit back in October, followed by Storm Bert and Storm Conall, both in November.
