‘Mini-tornado’ hits UK city as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for high winds up to 55mph

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for wind for England, Wales and Northern Ireland until 10pm on Monday - prompting the closure of roads and venues.

Gusts of up to 55mph are expected inland and exposed coastal areas could see winds of up to 55mph with heavy rain showers.The Met Office has warned that windy conditions are likely to cause delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.High-sided vehicles are urged to show extra caution on on exposed routes and bridges.There also could be possible short-term losses of power, the forecaster added.

Dover Caster, the Outwoods and Queen's Park in Loughborough and Killerton country house near Exeter are also shut.Trees have been brought down and bins blown over near Stoke-on-Trent in a "mini Tornado". Stormy conditions were seen on Monday morning with thunder and lightning in the Basingstoke area of Hampshire.The wind warning in England applies to most of the country and covers as far north as Cumbria.

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