It may be pretty windy out there already this morning (Monday), but according to the Met Office, it’s going to get worse.
They have issued a weather warning for strong wind between 10am and 6pm today. The warning reads:
Southwesterly winds will widely gust to between 50 and 55 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 65 mph over some exposed coasts and hills.
The highest gusts are expected between mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
Strong and gusty southwesterly winds may lead to some disruption, particularly for prone high-sided vehicles.
What to expect
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely and damage to trees is also likely
- Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
You can stay up to date with the weather warning by visiting the Met Office Website.
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