UK weather: Met Office wind warning as effective as rain and snow forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind.
A yellow warning for wind for northern Wales, northern England, and southern and eastern areas of Scotland came into force at 05:00 GMT on Thursday and will remain valid until 20:00. The warning issued for Northern Ireland is valid from 06:00 to 12:00 GMT.
The strongest winds will be in Scotland and Northern Ireland in the morning. Winds will reach gusts of 50-60mph and there may be some gusty winds in the Hebrides for short periods. Some delays or cancellations appear to be possible on Scottish ferries, with passengers advised to check journey updates before embarking on their journey.
In northern England, the northern Midlands and northern Wales, winds will be strong in the morning but will not peak until the afternoon. Winds will widely reach 50-60 mph, with some gusts possibly exceeding 70 mph for brief periods.
The strongest winds will not be confined to the coasts and hilltops, extending as far east as the Pennines and Cheviot Hills.
Some transport disruption is possible. Woodhead Pass over the Pennines is currently closed to high-direction vehicles due to wind. The northern stretches of the M6, A68 and A1 can have some of the most challenging driving conditions, particularly during adverse weather events such as high winds or heavy rain, which can lead to reduced visibility and increased risk of accidents.
