Met Office issues ANOTHER weather warning as 60mph winds to batter parts of UK in hours – see map of locations affected
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BRITS have been warned to brace for fierce gales of up to 60mph and travel chaos today with ferry services already cancelled. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for wind across large parts of the UK. It comes as the active jet stream passes across the UK bringing areas of low pressure.
![[Brits have been warned to brace for fierce gales and travel chaos today]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-manchester-uk-woman-struggles-954783817_f396d6.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
There is one alert in force over northern England, including Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester from 3am util 2pm today. A small area of southern Scotland is also forecast to be affected. The Met Office said gusts of up to 65mph could lead to road, rail, air and ferry disruption.
![[Gust of 65mph are expected to batter affects areas, particularly along the coast]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/blow-met-office-issues-another-958240558.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Forecasters said those under the weather warning can expect: "Possibly some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer. "Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely. "Some delays to road, rail and air transport are possible.".
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The second yellow weather warning covers Liverpool and western Wales. It began at 3pm yesterday and is due to end at 9am this morning. Met Office meteorologists forecast winds of up to 55mph across the affected area. Meanwhile, gales of 65mph could be expected in a few places, particularly along the coast.
![[Strong winds are forecast to sweep northern England and western Wales today]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/blow-met-office-issues-another-958243000.png?strip=all&w=683)
"It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves," said forecasters. The Met Office added: "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.
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