Forecasters have warned that Storm Helene could pose a danger to life when it bears down on the UK and Republic of Ireland next week.
Ferocious winds lurking in the Atlantic threaten to whip across western regions of England and Wales from Monday evening, heralding a day of disruption and hazardous conditions.
The Met Office issued two “yellow” alerts on Friday as the storm began creeping towards south-western corners of the UK and the tip of Ireland.
Large waves lashing coastal regions also have the potential to harm by propelling “beach material” onto seafronts, the warning said.
A yellow severe weather warning for #wind has been issued for Monday into Tuesday: https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs. Stay #weatheraware @metofficeuk pic.twitter.com/ejEKdqJVTZ
— Met Office (@metoffice) September 14, 2018
Bridges, airports and ferry services in the affected areas face closure if winds grow too violent, while roads and rail routes might also be cut off.
Ireland is expected to endure the worst of the storm, while Wales and the Cornish peninsula will bear its brunt in England.
The storm is likely to die out by Wednesday, the forecaster said.
