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'Danger to life' weather warning for Cardiff as Watford FC to travel tomorrow

fintan mcguinness
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Red weather warning as Storm Darragh hits Wales. <i>(Image: Pixabay and Met Office)</i>
Red weather warning as Storm Darragh hits Wales. (Image: Pixabay and Met Office)

Life-threatening weather is expected to hit South Wales tomorrow as the Hornets are set to travel to Cardiff.

A rare red weather warning, which warns of significant disruption and a “danger to life”, has been issued by forecasters for the Welsh coastline as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

It will be in place from 3am to 11am tomorrow (December 7), with an amber warning in place from 1am to 9pm, in Cardiff. Watford FC are set to play Cardiff City as the away team at 3pm.

Update 1.50pm Friday: A spokesperson for Cardiff City FC has told the Watford Observer that the club is planning for the game to go ahead as scheduled. 

Update 4pm Friday: Watford FC vs Cardiff City postponed amid red storm warning

All Football Association of Wales (FAW) matches in Wales tomorrow have been postponed.

A FAW statement this afternoon said: "It is not safe to drive in such weather, including travelling to and from football matches. Being outside in high winds increases the risk of injury and The Met Office advises people to stay indoors if possible.

"Clubs have been advised to check for and secure any loose items around their grounds if it can be done safely. This includes bins, furniture, goalposts, and fences etc.

"Potential postponements of fixtures on Friday December 6 and Sunday December 8 will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with each individual league’s policy."

Separately, a yellow weather warning for wind is in place across the country, including for Hertfordshire, between 3pm today and 6am Sunday.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "A period of extremely strong winds will develop during the early hours of Saturday morning as Storm Darragh moves across the Irish Sea.

"Gusts of 90 mph or more are possible over coasts and hills of west and south Wales, as well as funnelling through the Bristol Channel with some very large waves on exposed beaches.

"The strongest winds will begin to ease from late morning, though it will remain very windy with Amber wind warnings still in force until the evening."

The danger to life is due to “flying debris and falling trees”. Travel disruptions are also likely as roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.