Storm Darragh
Storm Darragh has seen a number of sporting events cancelled
Storm Darragh has battered the UK, with the Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool one of a number of sporting events cancelled on Saturday.
The Met Office have issued a red warning ahead of the storm as it touches down. Met Office Chief Forecaster, Jason Kelly, said: “The worst impacts from Storm Darragh will be felt as we go through the early hours of tomorrow morning and throughout Saturday with, in addition to the broad yellow warning, red and amber wind warnings in place from 1 am tomorrow.
“In the red warning area, we could see wind gusts of up to 90 miles per hour along the coasts of west and south Wales as well as funnelling through the Bristol Channel, with some very large waves on exposed beaches.
“Although there is a lower likelihood of impacts outside of the red and amber warning areas this doesn’t mean you won’t see them. We are likely to see impacts across the whole of the country and people should keep an eye on the latest forecast details and prepare for the bad weather, especially if planning to be out and about on Saturday.
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“Some areas are likely to have a relatively quiet start to Saturday, weather-wise, but winds will quickly increase from the west through the day”
And the storm has already wreaked havoc with sporting events up and down the country. The Welsh FA confirmed that ALL football and rugby across the weekend has been postponed.
Meanwhile, a number of race meets have undergone ground inspections - with some being cancelled in the face of Storm Darragh. The Premier League has also not escaped punishment.
The final league Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has already been postponed. It was origianlly scheduled for lunchtime on Saturday. Both clubs have issued statements in the face of the cancellation, with fans being encouraged to stay at home.
A general view outside of Goodison Park on Saturday morning
More updates on a number of sporting events including the football and the races are expected as Storm Darragh continues to roll through the country. Take a look at all of the latest postponements and cancellations throughout the day...
Football
Premier League
Everton vs Liverpool
Championship
Cardiff City vs Watford
Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford United
League One
Bristol Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers
League Two
Newport County vs Carlisle United
ALL Welsh football matches
Rugby
ALL Welsh Rugby matches
Horse Racing
Aintree Becher Chase Day
Chepstow Christmas Party Race Day
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