"On Friday, south and west Wales, south-west Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland will see the strongest winds, possibly around 70mph on exposed coasts and around 60mph more widely within the warning areas.
"While Thursday will see blustery winds and rain for many, it's Friday when we could see more impacts, with warnings issued for wind and rain.
Yellow warnings have been issued for wind in coastal areas of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday with gusts of up to 70mph expected.
The yellow warning for strong winds will be in force on Friday from 6am to 10am for eastern parts of Northern Ireland, and from 8am until 3pm for south-west Scotland and parts of Wales.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: "The weather will be turning milder for much of the country from Thursday, but this transition heralds the start of some potentially more impactful wind and rain.
