Red wind warning sees events cancelled across the West
BBCEvents are being cancelled and travel disruption is expected as Storm Darragh is set to bring "damaging winds" to the West of England this weekend.
A rare red warning is in place for parts of Bristol and west Somerset on Saturday with wind gusts of up to 90mph forecast for some areas.
Bath Christmas Market will not go ahead on Saturday for the "safety of stall holders, visitors and staff", along with a number of other Christmas lights events.
Bristol Airport said disruption is expected and passengers are urged to check with their airline before travelling.
The warning is in place from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT on Saturday, covering western and southern coastal regions of Wales as well as the Bristol Channel in England.
Red weather warnings are the most serious type, only issued when meteorologists believe that potentially life-threatening weather is expected.
'Danger to life'
Bath Christmas Market posted on Facebook: "We take the safety of the public, stall holders and our staff seriously.
"With this in mind and the Met Office forecast of winds exceeding 60mph from Storm Darragh we have taken the decision not to open Bath Christmas Market tomorrow, Saturday 7 December."
Charles Minty, an artist who sells at Bath Christmas Market, said it was a very important weekend.
"This weekend would have been crucial for me," he told the BBC.
"[It's] disappointing for us as businesses and for those coming along, but I wouldn't be able to sell and work in those conditions."
Gloucester Quays has said its Christmas market would also not be open on the 7 and 8 December due to the high winds.
The Bristol Zoo Project will also be closed due to the weather warning.
Festive light shows at Westonbirt, Clevedon, Swindon and Langport are not going ahead as the weather alert poses a "danger to life".
Events that have been cancelled this weekend include:
- Bath Christmas Market, Somerset
- Santas on a Bike, ride from Bristol to Charlton Farm
- Gloucester Quays Christmas Market, Gloucestershire
- Street Festive Market, Somerset
- Wells Market, Somerset
- Christmas at Westonbirt Trail, Gloucestershire
- Stonehouse Goodwill Festival, Gloucestershire
- Swindon Enchanted Gardens Light Trail
- Clevedon Light up the Lake, Somerset
- Frome Market, Somerset
- Winchcombe Market, Gloucestershire
Longleat in Wiltshire - which is currently hosting its Festival of Light, has also told customers it will close for the day on Saturday to "to ensure people are kept safe".
"We know this will be disappointing and we will be contacting you shortly by email to outline alternatives for you to consider," a spokesperson said.
The Environment Agency has urged people to keep well away from coastal paths, piers and proms due to expected high waves.
There are also flood warnings in place for parts of Wiltshire and Somerset, and alerts for Bristol and Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire County Council has warned there may be travel delays with the "risk of road closures due to fallen trees".
Bristol Waste has said it will not be doing any collections on Saturday and is asking residents to secure their bins and bring them inside if possible.
On the trains, Great Western Railway said speed restrictions would be in place across its network and fallen trees may also impact services.
On Sunday, the advice is to travel only if absolutely necessary.
The Met Office said a period of extremely strong winds will develop during the early hours of Saturday morning.
"Gusts of 90mph or more are possible over coasts and hills of west and south Wales, as well as funnelling through the Bristol Channel with some very large waves on exposed beaches," it said.
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