Storm Darragh's wrath has led to the cancelation of numerous sporting fixtures, including the high-stakes [Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/breaking-everton-liverpool-postponed-stormdarragh-30534671) set for Saturday. The Met Office has escalated its warnings to red as the storm makes landfall.
Met Office Chief Forecaster, Jason Kelly, has briefed: "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."
He went on to describe potentially extreme conditions: "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 funneling 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.
"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."
Sporting events nationwide have been disrupted, with the Welsh FA announcing the postponement of all weekend football and rugby matches.
Storm Darragh is wreaking havoc in the UK (Image: PA)
In the wake of Storm Darragh, race meets have been subjected to ground inspections, with some being canceled. The Premier League has also felt the impact.
The final Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park, originally scheduled for Saturday lunchtime, has already been postponed. Both clubs have released statements regarding the cancellation, urging fans to stay safe at home.
As Storm Darragh continues to sweep across the country, further updates on various sporting events, including football and horse racing, are anticipated.
Here's a rundown of the latest postponements and cancellations...
**Football**
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### **Premier League**
Everton vs Liverpool
### **Championship**
Cardiff City vs Watford, Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford United;
### **League One**
Bristol Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers, Crawley Town vs Stevenage, Notts County vs Colchester United, Blackpool vs Rotherham; **League Two** - Newport County vs Carlisle United; All Welsh football matches.
**Rugby**
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All Welsh Rugby matches, Bristol Bears Women vs Exeter Chiefs Women.
**Horse Racing**
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Aintree Becher Chase Day, Chepstow Christmas Party Race Day.