Storm Darragh: When the storm will hit Birmingham and West Midlands with 60mph winds forecast

The Met Office has issued a severe amber warning for parts of the UK with Storm Darragh set to bring heavy rain and wind this weekend.

Weather warning for wind is in place today (December 5) until Sunday (December 8).

Wind gusts of up to 48mph are forecast in Birmingham at around 6pm tonight, with gusts of 60mph and 62mph forecast between 9am and 12pm on Saturday morning (December 7). The wind weather warning is in place until Sunday.

A statement on the Met Office website said: “Strong winds associated with Storm Darragh is likely to lead to some disruption and damage.

“There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs. It is likely that some roads and bridges could close, with impacts from falling trees.”

Full Met Office forecast for Birmingham

Tonight, December 5:

Any showery rain generally easing through the evening. Becoming drier overnight with some lengthy clear spells. Gales for a time, mainly in the north. Staying windy overnight, but turning chillier. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Friday:

A chilly but dry start to the day with bright spells and lighter winds for a time. Turning increasingly wet and windy during the late afternoon and overnight. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Very unsettled on Saturday with heavy rain and very strong winds. Turning colder on Sunday and Monday with showers and blustery winds easing. More in the way of sunshine developing.