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Met Office Issues Christmas Day Weather Warning Ahead of with 65mph Winds
The Met Office forecasts gusts up to 65 mph on exposed coasts, warning of likely transport delays, power outages, and coastal impacts on Christmas Day.
- The Met Office warned residents in southwest England and Wales that a yellow wind warning is in force from 04:00 to 23:59 on December 25, covering Devon, Cornwall and parts of Wales.
- Forecasts show east to northeasterly winds strengthening on Christmas Day, with Met Office forecasts warning this unusual direction raises risks of large waves for western coastal communities.
- Peak gusts of 45-55 mph are forecast, rising to 55-65 mph on exposed coasts, with large breaking waves posing hazards and residents advised to keep torches, batteries and mobile power packs ready.
- Travellers face delays and some short-term power outages on December 25, with hazards for high-sided vehicle drivers and coastal communities amid a low impact score seven and a 'risk to life'.
- The alert extends into December 27, with local councils deploying gritters ahead of overnight frost as blustery conditions and possible gales over hills continue.
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