Met Office issues wind warnings of up to 85mph across parts of UK as Christmas holidays begin
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Met Office says area of low pressure will bring rain and strong winds across large swathes of the UK. The UK is set to see rain and disruptive winds of up to 85mph this weekend as the Met Office issues weather warnings for Christmas holiday drivers. Yellow wind warnings have been released for the weekend, with one covering Scotland, much of Northern Ireland, north Wales and north-west England between 7am and midnight on Saturday.
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Another warning is in place between midnight and 9pm on Sunday, covering Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and all of western England. Winds of up to 85mph could hit coastal areas across northern Scotland on Saturday afternoon and evening, with more widespread gusts of 50 to 60mph on Sunday.
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An area of low pressure will cross the far north of the UK on Saturday bringing rain and strong winds across large swathes of the UK, the forecaster said. Road, rail, air and ferry services in Scotland are all likely to be affected by the weather conditions, Transport Scotland said.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Rebekah Hicks said: “This period of disruptive weather coincides with a busy period on UK roads as the festive getaway starts for many. “The area of low pressure will bring rain and strong winds on Saturday, with a chance of significant disruption especially to transport networks across the north, including the potential for ferry cancellations.
