UK weather: Met Office warns of severe 80mph winds causing travel chaos as Brits are urged to stay safe
BRTIS have been urged to stay safe as 80mph winds are set to wreak havoc amid Met Office yellow weather warnings.
Meteorologists issued three alerts for wind covering large areas of the UK today as fierce gales are predicted to cause traffic chaos and disruption.
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place across Scotland this morning from 10am until 8pm.
The same notice has been issued to the Scottish Highlands but comes into force from 11am and ends at 4pm.
In Northern Ireland, the east coast has also been placed under a yellow wind warning from 10am until 8pm.
Met Office meteorologists warn: “Strong and gusty winds likely leading to some disruption to travel and infrastructure.”
Those affected have been warned to expect a string of delays while travelling on public transport services and roads.
Meanwhile, those in coastal areas have been urged to stay safe amid risk of spray and large waves.
There is also a chance of power cuts and loss of other services as gales continue into the evening.
Temperatures will remain mild with most of the UK remaining in double figures today.
The Met Office predicts sunny spells with intermittent cloud cover for much of the south, continuing into the afternoon.
Tomorrow, heavy rain is forecast cross the northeast of England to southwest Wales.
Meanwhile the southeast will stay drier with a foggy morning.
It is due to stay dry on Tuesday but stormier conditions starting again on Wednesday, with severe gales in the northwest.
Thursday is set to bring more unsettled weather.
It comes after Storm Jocelyn battered the UK just days ago with 97mph winds sparking flight cancellations and a “do not travel” alert after five deaths.
Amber and yellow wind warnings were in force for much of the country.
What to expect
According to the Met Office;
- Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected
- Some short term loss of power and other services
- Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges