Storm Ciara is set to be the worst to hit the UK since 2013, according to the Met Office , which has issued a “danger to life” severe weather warning. The third named storm of the season is expected to bring very strong winds of 50mph to 60mph across the whole of the country from Sunday morning.Some parts will see gusts of more than 80mph, increasing the risks of injuries from flying debris, damage to buildings and large waves battering the coast.Sharing headlines. Heavy rain could also cause flooding to homes and businesses in parts of England and Wales, while rail, air and sea passengers have been warned to expect severe disruption this weekend as the storm hits the UK.The Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings from Saturday night until midday Tuesday to ensure the public are prepared for the disruption to transport and other services.“It is going to be more significant than the other two storms we have seen this season,” said Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge.“In terms of widespread effect, the last one it is on a par with was in 2013. Everybody will feel some effects from it”.

Health News BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! Storm Ciara – Biggest storm in seven years thunders towards Britain as snow and 80mph winds to spark travel chaos April Roach April Roach Invalid Date, BRITS face a “Black Sunday” for travel as Storm Ciara sweeps into the country with 90mph hurricane-force winds. The weather bomb is set to cause road, rail and ferry mayhem, and flight cancellations this weekend. 8 UK weather forecast – Winds of up to 80mph will barrel into Britain over the weekend Credit: WX CHARTS 8 The Met Office expects Storm Ciara to bring wet and windy weather this weekend Credit: Twitter/Met Office 8 A NASA satellite image shows Storm Ciara coming to the whole of the British Isles Credit: 2020 Atlas Photo Archive Storm Ciara is strengthening as its air pressure plunges by 24 milibars in 24 hours to 12noon tomorrow, qualifying it as a ‘weather bomb’. “It’s Black Sunday for travel,” said RAC spokesman Simon Williams. “More road accidents are expected due to debris and vehicles being blown off course.” Network Rail has warned people not to travel and airports are expected to axe flights. The disruptions may continue into Monday if repair work on the lines is effected.