Warning: Yellow
To expect: Wind
Affected area: Multiple, listed below
Start time estimate: Sunday 9am
End time estimate: Sunday 6pm
The Met Office has announced an updated Yellow wind alert for several regions across the UK for Sunday.
The warning is covering parts of London and South East England, North West England, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders, South West England, Strathclyde, Wales, West Midlands. All local areas affected are listed below.
Strong gusts are expected to sweep through the regions, arriving across the areas at around 9am on Sunday and will continue lashing until 6pm.
The updated Yellow alert for wind was announced at 11:38am on Thursday, January 23.
A Met Office forecast said: “A further period of strong south to southeasterly winds accompanied by some heavy rain is expected to move into the southwest on Sunday morning, then spread to other southern and western areas through the day. Winds are likely to gust 50 to 60 mph quite widely, and around some exposed coasts and hills gusts to 70 mph are possible.”
What to expect
Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely; Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely; It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves; Some short term loss of power and other services is possible; Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer.
What should you do during gale-force winds?
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
London and South East England
Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, West Sussex
North West England
Blackpool, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Dumfries and Galloway
South West England
Bath and North East Somerset, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Torbay, Wiltshire
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute, South Ayrshire
Wales
Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham
West Midlands
Herefordshire, Shropshire
What is an updated 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 6pm on Sunday.