Met Office tells Brits in 49 areas to 'prepare' 3 essential items for 22 hours

Brits are being told to prepare three essential items as a “danger to life” weather warning has been issued for 49 places.

The UK is facing a raging storm with a yellow warning in place from 8pm on Sunday until 6pm the following day. A low pressure system is set to move in from the Atlantic which will bring heavy rain and strong winds, with western and southern coasts seeing the worst of the conditions. "There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris," the Met Office warned.

The national weather agency has given advice for people in the areas affected by the yellow warning. It says there is a small chance of power cuts, and people can prepare for this by gathering three key items.

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It states: “People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.”

And among the other advice, it says: “Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

“Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.”

Finally, the Met Office also told people to be wary if they are on the coast. It said: “Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

Paul Gundersen, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said “We have been monitoring a deepening area of low pressure over the North Atlantic that might bring impactful weather to the UK, most likely on Sunday and Monday. At present, a named storm is unlikely.”

The Met Office says gusts could reach 80mph. It predicts: "An area of low pressure will bring a prolonged spell of windy weather through Sunday evening and into Monday.

"Gusts of around 50-60 mph are likely around coasts and hills, with 70-80 mph possible in the most exposed locations, with the windiest conditions expected on Monday morning and moving eastwards as the day progresses."

Regions and local authorities affected

London & South East England

• Brighton and Hove
• East Sussex
• Hampshire
• Isle of Wight
• Kent
• Portsmouth
• Southampton
• Surrey
• West Sussex

North West England

• Blackpool
• Cheshire West and Chester
• Halton
• Lancashire
• Merseyside

South West England

• Bath and North East Somerset
• Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
• Bristol
• Cornwall
• Devon
• Dorset
• Gloucestershire
• Isles of Scilly
• North Somerset
• Plymouth
• Somerset
• South Gloucestershire
• Torbay
• Wiltshire

Wales

• Blaenau Gwent
• Bridgend
• Caerphilly
• Cardiff
• Carmarthenshire
• Ceredigion
• Conwy
• Denbighshire
• Flintshire
• Gwynedd
• Isle of Anglesey
• Merthyr Tydfil
• Monmouthshire
• Neath Port Talbot
• Newport
• Pembrokeshire
• Powys
• Rhondda Cynon Taf
• Swansea
• Torfaen
• Vale of Glamorgan