Met Office issues severe weather warnings over ‘very windy period’

A weather warning for strong winds which could cause power cuts and travel delays, has been issued by the Met Office.

A yellow warning will come into effect in a small area of North Wales from 3am Saturday until 6pm the same day, but becomes much more widespread for the whole on Monday.

Monday's notice affects the whole of the west of the UK and will cause delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, the Met Office says.

The Met Office said: "A widely very windy period expected Monday afternoon and evening with some disruption to travel likely."


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Gales of around 70 to 80mph could be felt across the affected area.

Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and across bridges are likely to cause disruption too.

Large waves and spray is due to affect coastal communities, sea fronts and some coastal routes too.

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