Met Office warns 60mph wind to hit vast swathes of UK TODAY sparking fears of pre-Christmas travel chaos
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THE Met Office has warned that 60mph winds will hit vast swathes of the UK today sparking fears of pre-Christmas travel chaos. Disruption may be likely as strong wind gusts could hamper ferry crossings, as well as bus and train services, in the area. The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for wind across large parts of the west coast of Wales, east coast of Northern Ireland, and much of southern and western Scotland.
![[The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ukraine-delivers-deadly-xmas-gifts-958117734.jpg?strip=all&w=431)
It said that southerly winds will strengthen throughout Tuesday afternoon, evening, and night, with gales developing along some exposed coasts. Peak gusts of 40-50mph are likely fairly widely inland, with speeds of 50-60mph possible in more exposed places, including along some coastlines.
![[It warned coastal areas could face large waves]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-newhaven-england-uk-met-951613504.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Large cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast are located in the warning area, alongside many coastal regions, and could see strong gales. The agency warned these winds could lead to disruption of ferry crossings and tricky travelling conditions on higher level and west-east routes.
![[These strong gales could cause disruption]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-llandudno-united-kingdom-storm-956264728.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It said that winds will begin to ease in Northern Ireland during the early hours of Wednesday, and other areas will follow suit around or after dawn. Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said winds will be strengthening as we head towards this evening.
![[Storm Darragh's strong winds caused damage earlier this month]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-burnham-on-sea-england-955352791.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He added: "Going into Wednesday, the strongest winds will become confined to the northern isles.". The yellow warning is in place from 3pm today until 8am tomorrow morning, and could lead to some delays for a range of transport, according to the forecaster.
![[Coastal areas are likely to be most affected]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/swimmer-braves-strong-winds-choppy-926979764_738e33.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
