Strong winds forecast for weekend

Strong winds are expected this weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind this coming weekend (29 February and 1 March).

A spell of strong wind is expected to move northeast across a large swathe of the UK, including the entire north, through Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

The warning is in place from 12noon on Saturday through to 12noon Sunday, whilst a yellow warning is in place for rain on Saturday morning until 9am.

What to expect

• Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely.
• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely.
• It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves.

Travelling in storms, rain and strong wind:

• www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/travel/travelling-in-storms-rain-and-wind