Storm Darragh: Live updates as ferocious winds and rain batter city following weather warnings

People are being advised to take care this weekend as Storm Darragh arrives in the city.

Yellow weather warnings are currently in place in Portsmouth and they were issued from yesterday (December 6) until 6am on Sunday, December 8.

Storm Darragh is set to bring strong winds to Portsmouth this weekend. The Small Business Taster Christmas Market has been postponed as a result.placeholder image
Storm Darragh is set to bring strong winds to Portsmouth this weekend. The Small Business Taster Christmas Market has been postponed as a result. | Marcin Jedrysiak

The Met Office said: “Wet and very windy, although some early and late drier spells are likely. The rain will be occasionally heavy. Gales likely, although perhaps less windy in far eastern areas.

“Wet and very windy start for Sunday with rain becoming showery for most. Monday and Tuesday cloudy and becoming fine, with winds remaining brisk. Feeling colder.”

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