Storm Arwen: Met Office issue 'Danger to life' red weather warning in the North East
The Met Office have issued a red weather warning for wind in the north east of England.
This is the highest colour weather warning that can be issued and it will mostly affect coastal areas of the Tyne Tees region.
The last red wind warning that was issued anywhere in the UK was back in 2018.
There is a chance that winds of up to 90 miles per hour will hit the north east coastline and the Met Office have said that the impact of Storm Arwen will bring damage and travel disruption.
The weather service says the region should expect:
Flying debris resulting in danger to life
Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
The weather service have also issued a yellow warning for snow across the north east and the rest of the region are covered by an amber warning for wind.