Millions sent government text warning them of approaching Storm Darragh

Millions of people living in parts of Wales and the South West have received an emergency alert from the government, warning them of Storm Darragh.

The Cabinet Office alert to three million people tells them to stay indoors and avoid driving from 3am.

A rare red weather warning has been issued for those areas - that's the most serious type of weather alert and means there is a potential for a loss of life.

Sky News weather forecaster Joanna Robinson says the fact the strong winds will last all day is likely to increase the risk of serious damage and disruption.

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[nodiggity]

I'd feel safer if Storm Darrah texted me to warn me about the Government.

[tukiluka]

Pretty sure the text message alert would’ve killed more people by heart attacks than this storm will

[GazH-zcjj]

I had the alert, never had one before, I absolutely s*** myself 😂 I thought Putin had hacked my phone 😂

[kevfrombutterley]

It'll drop to 20mph when it gets to Wales.

[fredgreninjao]

Ain’t stopping me from going outside, worse comes to worse I get to fly

[alexguitarman]

There are two certainties in life:

1. Death
2. British media going into meltdown over the weather

[cwshtygriff]

Someone needs to tell the wind about Welsh speed limits! 🤦‍♂️

[MartialArtUK]

Petition them to turn the bloody volume down please 😂

[Kieranlb]

Stay indoors stay safe save lives? Haven't I heard this before

[Bogdan_ragovic]

URGENT BREAKING NEWS: Local man recalls some previous bad weather

[dombarnes]

Let’s all say a prayer for the patio furniture and trampolines that are in for a rough night🙏

[russelloliver]

The oh so caring government, isnt it great to know they have our best interest at heart😂

[DC.LX.VI.]

we are British !!!!, since when do we get scared of some weather. put the kettle on find them summer sandals and get the bbq going, show this storm its come to the wrong island !!

[garyturner]

Britain has bad weather in the winter. It's been like that all the time I've been here and nothing has changed except all the lying about severe weather and giving gales names. The entire idea that Britain's weather is changing is utterly ridiculous as it's just as bad and changeable as it's ever been. Grow up.

[IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE]

Don't bother lass. That pier was put up by the Victorians, and they built things proper.

[bobdigi]

Imagine coming to the UK from the Philippines or Florida and seeing how we mince around over a strong wind. It's. Embarrassing 😂😂

[kimlloyd]

Its a bit ironic when the government alert causes more of a panic than the storm itself.!!!

[bendenisereedy]

Oh well there won't be any investors crossing the channel in rubber boats.

[lazyeejay]

The cynic in me would say they're taking an opportunity to test out their system to make sure it works🤔🤔🤔🤔

[Weazelmania]

Turned that off for future. Get effed. I'm an adult and don't need to know its raining.