High winds and showers are predicted for most parts of the UK this week
The Met Office has issued weather warnings as Storm Agnes gets ready to sweep across the UK with alarmingly high winds.
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for large parts of the UK - including the whole of Greater Manchester - from midday on Wednesday to 7am on Thursday. It warns the winds could be 'significantly disruptive' with a small change of injuries and danger to life, a chance of damage to buildings and that power cuts may occur. Travel is also expected to be disrupted.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said: “While the precise track and depth of Storm Agnes is still being determined, there’s a high likelihood of wind gusts around 50 to 60mph for some inland areas. Exposed coastal areas could see gusts of 65-75 mph with a small chance of a few places seeing around 80mph.
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