UK weather: Storm Arwen red 'danger to life' warning issued by Met Office - and snow alert

are also in place in the northwest of England - with people encouraged to"look out for friends and family who may be vulnerable to the cold".Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down

Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flightsLarge waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homesIn a statement, the Met Office said:"A rare redwarning for wind has been added to existing amber and yellow wind warnings, with coastal areas on the east coast of Scotland and the northeast of England set to see the most disruptive winds, with gusts expected in excess of 80mph.

"The red warning will come into force from 3pm Friday and will last until 2am Saturday morning. The northerly wind is expected to cause damage to coastal areas, with exceptionally large waves possible in the northeast, resulting in likely significant damage and hazards from beach material being thrown near the coastline.

Terrible here in lovely Wales

Danger to life what a load of bollocks

It’s the fear factor at its finest.

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