Weather warning today as strong winds predicted to hit many areas

THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for today.

Forecasters are predicting strong winds from around 3pm to 6am tomorrow.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “Westerly or northwesterly winds will increase across Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland, north Wales, northern England, the north Midlands and East Anglia during Thursday afternoon and evening.

“Inland gusts of 40-50 mph are possible, with perhaps 60-70 mph along exposed coasts, especially through the North Channel and Irish Sea, causing some travel disruption.

“Strong gusts will also be associated with heavy showers that move through at times.”