Warning: Yellow

To expect: Wind

Affected areas: East Midlands, North West England, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber

Start time estimate: Friday noon

End time estimate: Friday 11pm

The Met Office has announced a Yellow wind warning for East Midlands, North West England, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber across the UK for Friday.

The warning is covering parts of East Midlands, North West England, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber. All local areas affected are listed below.

Strong gusts are expected to sweep through the regions, arriving across the areas at around noon on Friday and will continue sweeping through until 11pm.

The Yellow warning for wind was announced at 10:34am on Thursday, November 13.

A Met Office forecast said: “Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring strong and gusty easterly winds on Friday. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected during the afternoon and evening, perhaps up to 70 mph over some exposed hilltop and coastal spots. This may lead to some disruption to transport and power supplies, before winds moderate on Friday night.”

What to expect

Longer journey times or cancellations are possible as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected; There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage; There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close; There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs; There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris.

What should you do during strong winds?

Prepare to protect your property and people from injury.

Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do: consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.

Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.

Full list of local regions affected

East Midlands
Derbyshire

North West England
Blackburn with Darwen, Cheshire East, Greater Manchester, Lancashire

Wales
Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Powys

West Midlands
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

Yorkshire and Humber
West Yorkshire

What is a yellow weather warning?

The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.

A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.

An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.

A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.

The Yellow weather alert for wind will remain in effect until 11pm on Friday.