Liverpool is currently facing severe weather conditions as Storm Darragh sweeps across the region, bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of wind and rain effective from 3 PM on Thursday, December 5, until 6 AM on Sunday, December 8. This includes Merseyside, Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens.
Northern parts of England could see between 50-70 mm of rain, while the winter warning area may experience 15-25 mm of rainfall.
Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 80 mph along western coasts with more widespread gusts of 40-60 mph across the affected areas.
The Met Office has cautioned that these conditions could lead to flooding in homes and businesses, as well as hazardous travel conditions due to spray and flooding on roads.
The Met Office has also issued an amber weather warning for wind, highlighting a ‘danger to life’ from 3 AM to 9 PM on Saturday, December 7.
This amber warning indicates that gusts of 70-80 mph are likely around coastal areas and headlands, with inland gusts reaching 60-70 mph. The strongest winds are anticipated to ease from the west during Saturday afternoon.
Storm Darragh is characterized as the fourth named storm of the season and is expected to bring hazardous conditions across various regions of the UK. Areas in Northern Ireland and along the west coast from South Ayrshire to Cornwall are under amber warnings due to potentially damaging winds.
The Environment Agency is actively monitoring the situation and has advised residents against driving through floodwaters, which can often be deceptively deep.
As the storm Darragh progresses, it poses risks beyond just heavy rain and wind. The combination of saturated ground from previous storms and additional rainfall raises concerns about localized flooding.
The Met Office has warned that injuries could occur from flying debris and large waves impacting coastal roads and properties.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and prepare for possible disruptions in bus and train services over the weekend.
With Storm Darragh moving from west to east across the UK, authorities continue to assess its impact and provide updates on evolving weather conditions.
