Met Office weather warnings issued with winds of up to 60mph expected in parts of UK
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People traveling for Christmas events and shopping on Wednesday might need to change their travel plans, as powerful winds of up to 60mph are forecasted to hit the UK.
The Met Office has released two new yellow wind warnings and has warned that the strong winds may cause delays in public transport, including ferry services, on Wednesday.
This comes after several weeks of bad weather nationwide, with numerous communities still trying to bounce back from the severe impact of Storm Darragh that occurred earlier this month.
A warning has been issued for extensive areas of northern England, including Sheffield and Leeds, as well as a small part of southern Scotland. This alert will be in effect from 3 AM to 2 PM on Wednesday.
Certain regions can expect wind speeds reaching 50 to 60 mph, with even stronger gusts possible in more open areas, as the west to south-west winds intensified starting late Tuesday night.
An independent wind alert is active until 8 PM on Wednesday for coastal regions of Wales and Northern Ireland, such as Belfast, as well as for all of southern Scotland, which includes cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh.
According to the Met Office, increasing southerly winds are expected to produce gusts ranging from 40 to 50 mph inland, and in more exposed areas, wind speeds could reach between 50 and 60 mph.
In these regions, it's expected that there will be disruptions to road, rail, air, and ferry travel, which may impact some bus and train routes, along with high waves in coastal areas.
There is a chance of flooding, with 22 warnings issued. The Environment Agency has indicated that areas in Norfolk and Suffolk may experience coastal and river flooding on Thursday and Friday.
Storm Darragh, the fourth officially recognized storm of this season, prompted warnings for millions to remain indoors, left tens of thousands without electricity, and resulted in train cancellations.
Two men lost their lives in the storm when trees fell on their cars, while another man was carried away by a flooded river.
A representative from the Met Office stated, "Winds could reach speeds of 50 to 60 mph in certain regions, and possibly even stronger in more exposed locations. This could lead to challenging travel conditions, particularly on elevated roads and those running north to south."
Winds will precede a significant temperature drop on Thursday, bringing a mix of sunshine and rain.
The weather expert predicts that it will become warmer again starting Friday, though conditions will be "variable and frequently breezy," with more periods of rain expected.
Take a glance at the weather outlook for the next five days:
The day starts off cloudy and mild in the south, accompanied by powerful winds, particularly in the Pennines and along the exposed western coasts. Rain will move eastward as the day progresses. In the north and west, temperatures will drop, bringing blustery showers that may turn wintry in higher areas.
Intense rainfall will move through the southern region overnight, clearing out into the North Sea by morning. The northern areas will experience chilly temperatures with clear skies, which may result in frost forming on the ground.
The clouds will gradually clear from the southeast this morning, bringing some sunny intervals. Meanwhile, the north can expect ongoing frequent rain showers. It will feel chilly with brisk winds coming from the northwest.
Weekend Outlook: Friday To Sunday
Starting from Friday, the weather will become milder again, but it will remain unpredictable and frequently windy, with additional periods of rain expected.
