Yellow weather warning for strong winds tomorrow

THE Met Office has put in place a weather warning between the hours of 3pm tomorrow and 6am on Friday, with strong winds likely to cause some disruption. 

The forecaster said, “Some disruption possible from strong and gusty winds.”

It added, “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.”

Meanwhile, for Wednesday night’s weather forecast, the Met Office said, “Cloud and rain soon clearing away from the west this evening. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry with just the odd shower. Winds easing down. Minimum temperature 7°C.”