Storm Ciarán ‘will result in danger to life’ according to an update from the Met Office.

According to a spokesperson from the Met Office, there is a ‘slight chance’ that damage to buildings and homes could occur from the storm, with roofing being blown away and the possibility of power lines going down.

Flying debris from this storm could also result in ‘a danger to life.’

The Met Office are also warning that there is a ‘small chance’ that danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material coming onto the sea fronts and coastal roads.

Roads, bridges and railway lines could all close in the coming days, meaning a possible cancellation to buses, trains, ferry services and flights.

A spokesperson from the Met Office said: “Storm Ciarán is likely to bring a spell of very strong winds to southern parts of the UK. Winds are expected to gust 50-60 mph along coasts, and may reach 70-80 mph at times along the English Channel coast of England as well as north Cornwall.

“Very large waves could bring additional impacts to coastal areas, especially parts of west and south Wales, and southern England," they added. 

This comes after a flood warning was issued for the entire west coast of Dorset following heavy rain fall.

The Environment Agency has put a flood warning in place for the coast from Portland Bill to Seatown.

The warnings also cover Charmouth, Lyme Regis, Weymouth Harbour and Ferry Bridge on Portland.

How to stay safe during flooding

Already this week, Dorset has seen many parts submerged by flooding from Toller Pocorum to X, here are some tips to keep you safe in these difficult times:

The first thing to do if you are worried is to check the local flooding advice in your area on the Met Office website.

Prepare a flood kit, charge your mobile phone and make sure that you can reach your car and it is outside of the flood zone.

Turn off your gas, water and electrical supplies and store any valuables like important devices, documents, and furniture as high as you can.

If you are trapped in a building due to flooding water go to a high point in the house- but don’t trap yourself in the attic. Go to the roof if necessary and call 999.

Driving advice during flooding

It is advised that you do not attempt to drive during bad periods of flooding, but if you do make sure to stick to the main roads, use dipped headlights and leave a bigger gap between vehicles. 

For more information and advice visit https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/