Warning: Yellow

To expect: Wind

Affected area: Multiple, listed below

Start time estimate: Sunday 11pm

End time estimate: Monday 8am

The Met Office has announced a Yellow wind warning for several regions across the UK until Monday morning.

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

The regions will be impacted by hazardous winds, starting at around 11pm on Sunday. The strong winds will continue lashing the areas until Monday 8am.

The Yellow alert for wind was announced at 11:10am on Sunday, January 26.

A Met Office forecast said: “A brief (in any one location) spell of very strong winds is possible overnight Sunday into Monday, moving northeastwards across parts of the highlighted region. Gusts of 55-65 mph are possible, should this spell develop, with a very small chance of localised gusts of up to 80 mph, particularly near coasts. Confidence remains very low with regards to the track of this development, if it occurs. The strongest winds will probably only affect a narrow swathe somewhere within the broader warning area.”

What to expect

Some delays to journeys by road and rail, with bridge restrictions or closures possible.; There is a small chance that some high-sided vehicles may be blown over, which would lead to longer journey times which could extend into tomorrow’s rush hour should this occur.; There is a small chance that injuries could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties; 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 slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.

What should you do during intense 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 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings.

Full list of local areas affected

East Midlands
Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland

East of England
Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk, Thurrock

London and South East England
Bracknell Forest, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Greater London, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Medway, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth, Reading, Slough, Southampton, Surrey, West Berkshire, West Sussex, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham

North East England
Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

South West England
Bath and North East Somerset, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire

West Midlands
Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands Conurbation, Worcestershire

Yorkshire and Humber
East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, York

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 place until 8am on Monday.