The region will be hit by 80mph winds
The Met Office has updated its weather warnings ahead of Storm Darragh's arrival. Brits are set to be battered by the elements over the coming days.
But areas to the west are likely to see more severe conditions. Forecasters have updated the amber warning issued for 'potentially damaging winds' on Saturday.The warning has been brought forward, starting at 1am and running until 9pm on Saturday. It covers the west coast of England, including parts of Lancashire and Merseyside, plus Wales, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
A Met Office spokesperson says: "A period of very strong northerly or northwesterly winds is likely to develop during Saturday as Storm Darragh moves from west to east. Gusts of 70 to 80 mph are likely around exposed coasts and headlands, where some very large waves are likely, whilst gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely inland.
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