US EditionGusts hit nearly 80mph, disrupting roads, railways and ferry services across parts of England and Wales
- A yellow Met Office wind warning affecting most of England and Wales took effect at 8pm on Sunday and runs until 6pm Monday, causing travel disruption and power outages.
- The warning followed a low-pressure system that brought strong winds and heavy rain spreading northeastwards on Sunday, leading to fallen trees blocking roads in Surrey on Monday morning.
- Road closures included Woodbridge Road and the A287 Churt Road due to fallen trees, while ferry services from Dover faced delays of about 30 minutes because of gusts reaching up to 70mph on exposed coasts.
- Tom Morgan from the Met Office indicated that the week will begin with strong winds, particularly affecting west Wales and northwest England, and cautioned that this could lead to short-term power outages and difficulties for travelers.
- As strong winds ease later Monday, authorities prioritize clearing busy roads amid expected ongoing showers and advise residents to secure outdoor items and prepare for possible short-term outages.
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The areas covered by Met Office yellow warning as UK hit by 70mph gales
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for most of England and Wales, with 70mph gusts possible. Strong winds developed in coastal parts of South West England and Wales on Sunday before spreading widely inland.The Met Office’s yellow weather warning took effect at 8pm on Sunday and will run until 6pm on Monday.Most of England and Wales is affected, except the north of the Lake District and the far North East.The warning extends from a…
Gusts Hit Nearly 80mph, Disrupting Roads, Railways And Ferry Services Across Parts Of England And Wales - Great Yorkshire Radio
The Met Office had forecast gusts of up to 70mph along exposed coasts and hills, but earlier at the Needles on the Isle of Wight, the strongest winds reached 78mph. Gusts also hit 66mph at Aberdaron and 60mph at Capel Curig in northwest Wales; 61mph at Crosby, north of Liverpool; and 56mph at the Isle of Portland in Dorset. DFDS has cancelled ferries between Newhaven and Dieppe throughout the day because of “adverse weather”, and some services o…
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