Storm Darragh: Hawk Conservancy Trust confirms closure due to winds

Hawk Conservancy Trust will be shut tomorrow <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Hawk Conservancy Trust will be shut tomorrow (Image: Google)
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A popular attraction near Andover has confirmed it will be closed during the worst of Storm Darragh. 

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind, in place from 3pm on Friday, December 6, until 6am on Sunday, December 8. 

Forecasters have warned people to stay safe amid the strong winds, which could reach 58mph in Andover on Saturday, December 7. 

READ MORE: Live travel and weather updates as Storm Darragh set to bring rain and 50mph wind

On Friday, the Hawk Conservancy Trust made the decision to close their doors ahead of the terrible weather. 

A spokesperson posted on social media: "Due to the weather conditions, we will remain closed on Saturday 7 December to keep our birds, visitors, staff and volunteers safe.

"Our team will be contacting you shortly if you are pre-booked for a visit, or if you have tickets to our Owls by Moonlight at Christmas events for this date. We will continue to monitor this situation for Sunday 8 December."

This comes just a few weeks after Storm Bert and Storm Conall brought travel chaos and flooding. 

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