UK Government sends emergency alert to millions of Brits' mobile phones as Storm Darragh moves in: Here's everything you need to know
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3 months, 1 week ago

UK Government sends emergency alert to millions of Brits' mobile phones as Storm Darragh moves in: Here's everything you need to know

Daily Mail  

The UK government has sent an emergency alert to millions of Britons mobile phones as Storm Darragh descends. A Cabinet Office Spokesperson said:' The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind across parts of England and Wales from 0300 hrs until 1100 hrs on Saturday 7th December. 'In light of the damaging winds and associated disruption, the Cabinet Office will issue an Emergency Alert at 1845 hrs on Friday 6th December to people in areas covered by the red warning in parts of Wales and the South West. 'The Emergency Alert system will send a message to every compatible mobile phone in the impacted areas, containing information about the red warning and guidance on how to stay safe into Saturday.

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‘Strongest winds of winter’ to hit UK as Met Office issue new weather warnings

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Storm Darragh latest: Second person dies as tree falls onto car while UK faces further weather warnings
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Storm Darragh latest: Second person dies as tree falls onto car while UK faces further weather warnings

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In Pics: Storm Darragh leaves tens of thousands in the dark, two dead in UK; more strong winds likely
3 months, 1 week ago

In Pics: Storm Darragh leaves tens of thousands in the dark, two dead in UK; more strong winds likely

Live Mint  

UK is in for more strong winds following the passage of Storm Darragh. A woman holds her umbrella during a gust of wind on Westminster Bridge after Storm Darragh hit the country, in London On Saturday, Storm Darragh brought winds of up to 93mph in certain areas, leading to widespread warnings for people to stay indoors, power outages affecting tens …

Storm Darragh causes chaos across UK as 96mph winds leave two dead and hundreds of thousands without power
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Storm Darragh causes chaos across UK as 96mph winds leave two dead and hundreds of thousands without power

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Storm Darragh map: Where are the weather warnings and when will it end
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Storm Darragh map: Where are the weather warnings and when will it end

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Storm Darragh chaos: Thousands without power as 93 MPH winds batter UK and Ireland
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Storm Darragh chaos: Thousands without power as 93 MPH winds batter UK and Ireland

Live Mint  

Thousands of residents in the UK and Ireland were left without power on Saturday as Storm Darragh tore through the region with winds reaching up to 93 miles per hour. The storm brought high winds, heavy rain, and widespread disruptions, leaving millions on high alert as emergency warnings were issued. Emergency alerts issued to millions Officials sent out an emergency …

Storm Darragh: Driving advice as Met Office warns strong winds batter UK
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Storm Darragh: Driving advice as Met Office warns strong winds batter UK

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Storm Darragh is here! Brutal 90mph winds and rain make landfall as Britain faces overnight battering and millions are sent 'stay indoors' red alert
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Storm Darragh is here! Brutal 90mph winds and rain make landfall as Britain faces overnight battering and millions are sent 'stay indoors' red alert

Daily Mail  

Britons are bracing for Storm Darragh after it made landfall in Ireland Friday evening, with video from County Mayo showing lashing winds and near-horizontal rain battering the seafront. Waves tumble in as Storm Darragh makes landfall at Blacksod in County Mayo, Ireland A person watching the crashing waves along Aberystwyth promenade as the wind strengthens from storm Darragh tonight Users …

Emergency government alert sent to millions with Storm Darragh set to endanger life
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Emergency government alert sent to millions with Storm Darragh set to endanger life

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Storm Darragh red alert 'scares the life' out of Brits as they react to rare Government mobile phone notification ahead of 'danger to life' 90mph winds
3 months, 1 week ago

Storm Darragh red alert 'scares the life' out of Brits as they react to rare Government mobile phone notification ahead of 'danger to life' 90mph winds

Daily Mail  

The UK government issued an emergency alert to millions of Brits tonight ahead of Storm Darragh bringing winds of up to 90mph - but the loud siren sound left people joking that 'WW3 had started'. The Cabinet Office issued an emergency alert at 6.45pm to three million people in areas covered by the Met Office's rare red warning for wind …

Storm Darragh smashes into Britain: Christmas events cancelled, football games axed and flights at risk as urgent 'stay inside' warning issued with 90mph winds and downpours on way
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Storm Darragh smashes into Britain: Christmas events cancelled, football games axed and flights at risk as urgent 'stay inside' warning issued with 90mph winds and downpours on way

Daily Mail  

Red warning activated for Wales and South West England tomorrow morning Yellow and amber warnings for rest of England, Wales and Northern Ireland Storm Darragh struck Britain today as Christmas events were cancelled, football games postponed and flights deemed at risk with 90mph winds on the way. Waves crash onto the tracks as a train travels on the line at …

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Met Office issues rare 'danger to life' red warning: Brits told to stay indoors and strap down Christmas decorations as Storm Darragh is set to batter Britain with 90mph winds
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Met Office issues rare 'danger to life' red warning: Brits told to stay indoors and strap down Christmas decorations as Storm Darragh is set to batter Britain with 90mph winds

Daily Mail  

Britons have been warned to stay indoors and strap down their Christmas decorations as the Met Office issued a rare 'danger to life' red warning for tomorrow. #StormDarragh will bring strong and potentially damaging winds across the UK 🌬️ In the west, winds will quickly strengthen as the low centre tracks across the UK Stay up to date with the …

Strong winds and heavy rain set to hit UK as Storm Darragh named
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with potential flooding, power cuts and travel chaos
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Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with potential flooding, power cuts and travel chaos

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Warning issued for strong winds after brief respite from downpours
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Weather forecast today: Met Office warning as over a month’s rain to fall in two days on southern Britain
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Met Office issues weather warning for weekend with rain and thunderstorms expected
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Large swathes of Britain to be lashed by thundery downpours as Met Office issues three new warnings - as UK braces for flooding and travel chaos
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Met Office warns rain will lash UK with more than 140 flood alerts issued
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Storm Isha map: Where and what time will ‘unusual’ danger-to-life wind warnings hit the UK?
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Tornado warning issued as galeforce winds and snow to hammer UK ahead of New Year’s Eve
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Tornado warning issued as galeforce winds and snow to hammer UK ahead of New Year’s Eve

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Thunderstorm warning in effect as downpours continue in parts of UK
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Thunderstorm warning in effect as downpours continue in parts of UK

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Mapped: Where Storm Ciarán will hit UK as new weather warnings issued
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Mapped: Where Storm Ciarán will hit UK as new weather warnings issued

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Met Office issues fresh weather warnings as storm officially named
1 year, 4 months ago

Met Office issues fresh weather warnings as storm officially named

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Second red warning in place as Storm Babet causes widespread flooding and deaths
1 year, 4 months ago

Second red warning in place as Storm Babet causes widespread flooding and deaths

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Posing up a Storm! Revellers smile for pictures as they brave Storm Babet to enjoy a good night out
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Posing up a Storm! Revellers smile for pictures as they brave Storm Babet to enjoy a good night out

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Students in Leeds braved the cold, wind and rain yesterday in the early hours of the morning as they refused to let Storm Babet spoil their night out. Two girls went out partying in Leeds city centre and refused to let Storm Babet dampen their mood Two women are pictured wearing bodycon dresses as they share a small umbrella to …

Rare ‘danger to life’ warning in force as Storm Babet sweeps country
1 year, 5 months ago

Rare ‘danger to life’ warning in force as Storm Babet sweeps country

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Rare red weather warning issued in Scotland as Storm Babet batters UK
1 year, 5 months ago

Rare red weather warning issued in Scotland as Storm Babet batters UK

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Met Office issues amber warning for North of England as Storm Babet sparks chaos in Britain - with trains cancelled, roads blocked and 'do not travel' warnings after 70mph gales and heavy rain hammere
1 year, 5 months ago

Met Office issues amber warning for North of England as Storm Babet sparks chaos in Britain - with trains cancelled, roads blocked and 'do not travel' warnings after 70mph gales and heavy rain hammere

Daily Mail  

The Met Office has issued a new amber warning for parts of northern England, the Midlands and Wales as Storm Babet sparks chaos in the UK. Absolutely destroyed pic.twitter.com/VnY0EZR3u1 — JJ Sheridan October 18, 2023 COUNTY CORK: Britain is bracing itself for Storm Babet after devastating floods sparked chaos in Midleton, Cork, including at this Supervalu supermarket SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM: …

Rare red weather warning issued as Storm Babet hits UK
1 year, 5 months ago

Rare red weather warning issued as Storm Babet hits UK

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Red weather warnings in the UK: Recent examples
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Red weather warnings in the UK: Recent examples

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Severe weather warning issued as torrential rain and hail to lash UK
1 year, 6 months ago

Severe weather warning issued as torrential rain and hail to lash UK

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Weather warnings issued as heavy wind and rain expected
1 year, 7 months ago

Weather warnings issued as heavy wind and rain expected

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Thunderstorm warning issued for flooding and power cuts this weekend
1 year, 9 months ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for flooding and power cuts this weekend

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Worst of storms passing but warnings remain for Scotland and Northern Ireland
1 year, 9 months ago

Worst of storms passing but warnings remain for Scotland and Northern Ireland

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Hot weather warnings upgraded as thunderstorms set to hit UK
1 year, 9 months ago

Hot weather warnings upgraded as thunderstorms set to hit UK

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Cold weather alert to follow wet and windy weekend
2 years, 2 months ago

Cold weather alert to follow wet and windy weekend

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Met Office warning for heavy rain and strong winds after Storm Claudio
2 years, 4 months ago

Met Office warning for heavy rain and strong winds after Storm Claudio

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Flood warnings as torrential rain and thunderstorms lash UK
2 years, 6 months ago

Flood warnings as torrential rain and thunderstorms lash UK

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UK weather latest: London's Victoria station floods amid 'danger to life' storm warning
2 years, 7 months ago

UK weather latest: London's Victoria station floods amid 'danger to life' storm warning

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