UK weather: Met Office issues yellow warning as south coast set to be lashed by strong winds

People could face travel disruption and power outages as “unseasonably strong winds” hit the coast in southern England, forecasters warn.

Winds of up to 55 mph may move eastward from Cornwall into Sussex on Saturday; Wet and windy conditions are expected to continue into the evening.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind covering parts of the southwest and southeast, warning that windy weather could lead to power outages and disruption to travel.

Organizers of the Royal Cornwall Show said they had to cancel the last day of the event due to wind. Officials added that the decision was taken “with great regret” after a “thorough assessment of forecast weather conditions”.

The Met Office said the weather warning was in force from 9am to 7pm on Saturday. Strong winds are expected to reach West Cornwall on Saturday morning and move eastwards across Cornwall, the English Channel coastal areas and the Isle of Wight before reaching Sussex in the afternoon.

Forecasters warned people in coastal areas to beware of large waves caused by strong winds.

They added that there was a risk of power outages across the region and the risk of disruption to travel was also possible.

“Following wet and windy conditions overnight, a second strong south-westerly wind is expected to arrive in West Cornwall on Saturday morning,” the Met Office said.

“These will move steadily eastwards over Cornwall, the English Channel coastal areas and the Isle of Wight, reaching Sussex in the afternoon. Winds will then begin to ease from the west.”

Forecasters said winds of 45-50 mph were likely to be along the coast and more generally in Cornwall, and could reach up to 55 mph in a few exposed areas.

“There is a risk of power outages and low levels of travel disruption, as well as some disruption to weekend activities and events,” the forecaster added.

A series of low pressure moves across the UK this weekend, bringing rain and wind, while a weekend of unsettled weather is expected more widely.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer said: “We will continue to see a highly variable picture over the next few days, with a mix of sunshine and showers for many. “Towards the end of the week, a more organized area of ​​rain and stronger winds will move across the UK, but this system is likely to weaken.

“While heavier rain and showers are possible at times, the general picture remains variable weather with rain or showers interspersed with drier and brighter periods.”

Forecast from Saturday to Wednesday

Today:

Mostly cloudy with locally heavy showers at first. There will be showers in the west and showers in the south. Windy, gusty off the coast in the southwest.

Tonight:

With the rain decreasing in the northeast tonight, the showers are easing. With the development of clear spells, we become drier. The wind eases overnight, but wetter and windier conditions return early in the west.

Sunday:

There is sunny weather in the south and southeast. Rain in the west, sometimes heavy, with thunderstorms, pushing towards the southeast. It’s windy on the coast. Cool in the west; It is warmer in the east.

Outlook from Monday to Wednesday:

We have variable weather ahead, with showers and longer spells of rain ahead. Sometimes drier and brighter transitions. Average temperatures and some mild nights for this point in June.