Weather & Science
UK Issues Red Warning as Storm Darragh Brings Hurricane-Strength Winds
- Wind speeds are expected to reach as high as 90 miles per hour
- Amsterdam airport has canceled 100 flights due to strong winds
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Storm Darragh has triggered a red weather warning for the west coast of Wales and the Bristol Channel on Saturday, with hurricane-force winds forecast.
Wind speeds are expected to reach as high as 90 miles (145 kilometers) per hour, according to the UK Met Office. There are also amber warnings for Northern Ireland and much of the west coast of England, while the stormy conditions could bring snow to parts of Scotland.