Strong winds of up to 65mph expected across UK as yellow weather warnings issued
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings throughout the week as heavy rain, strong winds and snow are expected across England.
Wintry conditions will be most pronounced across south-west England; Many areas in the region and Wales will face a 12-hour yellow warning from 4am on Tuesday.
A 48-hour weather warning will come into force from midday on Wednesday for the Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian and Highlands and Eilean Siar regions as the forecaster predicts persistent, heavy rain and possible flooding.
Met Office chief forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “Strong winds and heavy rain are expected to affect south-west England and parts of Wales on Tuesday. “Inland winds could reach speeds of 45 to 55 mph and possibly 60 to 65 mph on the most exposed hills and coasts.
“These winds are accompanied by heavy rain and may cause some disruption in sensitive areas such as Cornwall, which are still feeling the earthquake.” Effects of Storm Goretti.”
From Wednesday, strong winds and bands of rain will move northwards as parts of Scotland are under a weather warning. Between 30 and 60 mm of rainfall is expected across the region, with up to 80 to 120 mm of rainfall expected in higher elevations.
The Met Office has warned that there is a low likelihood of homes and businesses being flooded, power cuts and road closures.
Dan Holley, Met Office deputy chief forecaster, said: “Given the nature of the ground following the recent rain and snowmelt, this could lead to flooding in some locations. In coastal areas rainfall totals will be less, but strong onshore winds and occasionally large waves will pose additional hazards.
“Rain will also gradually turn to snow at higher elevations throughout Thursday and Friday, complicating the picture of how quickly rivers can respond downstream.”
The Met Office said the weather was expected to get colder next week as rival weather systems tried to force wet weather from the West and colder, drier conditions from the East.
Met Office’s five-day weather forecast
Monday
A fairly gray day with some fog continuing to clear and plenty of low clouds. Showers continue in the central areas of Northern Scotland, where the sky is brightest. The temperature is close to or slightly above average.
Nighty
Partly cloudy, rain moving northwards, locally heavy in Northern Ireland. Some obvious spells among the cloud will allow frost to form in the North and West. It is windy in the southwest.
Tuesday
The cloud breaks up in the central and northern regions but persists along the west and east coasts. Rainfall may be heavy in the West and strong in the South West, where the wind will become stronger. Average temperatures.
Outlook from Wednesday to Friday
A few variable days, mostly cloudy, with some bright spells but also showers. Later in the week, the wind will become stronger in the north. It might get colder in here.
