Amber wind warning issued and gusts of up to 80mph expected as Storm Darragh to hit

An amber warning for wind has been issued for parts of the UK as Storm Darragh is expected to arrive from tomorrow.

Forecasters said it was expected to bring "very strong winds and heavy rain" through the weekend, including gusts of up to 80mph late on Friday and into Saturday.

The amber warning for "potentially damaging" winds will come into force for the west coast of the UK from South Ayrshire in Scotland down to Cornwall, and in Northern Ireland.

It is expected to be in place on Saturday from 3am until 9pm.

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