The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for “strong and gusty winds” is likely to cause disruption across the UK this weekend.
The Met Office has said the yellow weather warning is in place from 8pm on Sunday until 6pm on Monday.
The Met Office said, “Strong and gusty winds are likely to cause some disruption to travel and interruptions to power.”
Brits are being told to expect “some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.”
“It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves,” the Met Office added.
“Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer.”
There could be “short term loss of power” and there could be delays “for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.”
The Mett Office said that strong winds will arrive across coastal areas of southwest England and Wales during Sunday evening.”
On Monday morning winds are expected to “develop more widely inland,” the Met Office added, “Gusts of 45-55 mph are expected widely inland, with gusts of 60-70 mph possible at times along exposed coasts and hills.
“Winds will only slowly ease from the west later in the afternoon and into Monday evening.”
“People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance,” the Met said.
“It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.”
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