FORCASTERS have warned that 57mph winds could hit Basingstoke this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 3pm on Friday, December 6, until 6am on Sunday, December 8.
With the warning, they urge people to stay safe as wind gusts could reach 60mph, disrupting travel and causing damage.
The strong wind is set to kick in from 4am on Saturday, December 7, and it is not expected to die down until the following day.
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#StormDarragh has been named and is forecast to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and through the weekend #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/xqPH9hvqxs
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 5, 2024
Dale Hipkiss, Duty Manager at National Highways, said: “If you're planning to drive over the next few days, prepare in advance for the journey and take extra care on the roads.
"If weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour to manage the conditions as safely as possible. It’s also a good idea for drivers to check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns.”
Here is the hour-by-hour forecast for Saturday, when Storm Darragh is set to hit. Of course, this is subject to change but is accurate at the time of writing.
Midnight: Light showers, 46mph wind gusts
1am: Partially cloudy, 43mph wind gusts
2am: Partially cloudy, 45mph wind gusts
3am: Overcast, 48mph wind gusts
4am: Overcat, 51mph wind gusts
5am: Light rain, 52mph wind gusts
6am: Light rain, 53mph wind gusts
7am: Light rain, 54mph wind gusts
8am: Light rain, 56mph wind gusts
9am: Heavy rain, 57mph wind gusts
10am: Heavy rain, 56mph wind gusts
11am: Light rain, 55mph wind gusts
Midday: Light rain, 55mph wind gusts
1pm: Light rain, 55mph wind gusts
2pm: Light rain, 55mph wind gusts
3pm: Light rain, 56mph wind gusts
4pm: Light rain, 55mph wind gusts
5pm: Light rain, 56mph wind gusts
6pm: Light rain, 55mph wind gusts
7pm: Overcast, 55mph wind gusts
8pm: Overcast, 54mph wind gusts
9pm: Overcast, 53mph wind gusts
10pm: Overcast, 52mph wind gusts
11pm: Overcast, 52mph wind gusts
Midnight: Overcast, 52mph wind gusts
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