Huge winds measuring more than 60mph are set to batter huge swathes of the country today, as the Met Office issues an urgent warning. Southwesterly winds continued to strengthen throughout last night as they developed across northern and western Wales. They are expected to cross into northwest England this morning, bringing potential travel nightmares for commuters. Communities in coastal areas are expected to take the brunt of the winds.
Starting at 45mph, they are feared to strengthen to as strong as 60mph in some places as the day goes on. The updated yellow warning from the Met Office features west Wales and northwest England and continues until 9am today. The Met Office said: "Southwesterly winds will strengthen through the latter part of Tuesday night with gales developing across northern and western Wales, then across parts of northwest England during the morning travel period. Gusts of 45-55 mph are expected fairly widely but gusts of 65 mph are possible in a few places, particularly along the coast. Winds will ease through the rest of Wednesday morning.
"The warning has been cancelled for Northern Ireland and Scotland with the focus for strong winds across north and west Wales, as well as parts of northwest England during the morning travel period. The warning end time has been extended to 9am to cater for stronger winds affecting northwest England.".
