Gusts of up to 45mph are expected inland, while exposed coastal areas could see winds of up to 55mph with heavy rain showers. The Met Office warned windy conditions are likely to cause delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, as well as a possible short-term loss of power.
Strong winds are battering the UK after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning. The warning for wind was issued at 6.25am on Monday morning and covers the whole of England, Wales and Northern Ireland as far north as Cumbria. It will be in place until 10pm. Check the forecast in your area Gusts of up to 45mph are expected inland, while exposed coastal areas could see winds of up to 55mph with heavy rain showers.
Stormy conditions were seen in southern England on Monday morning, with thunder and lightning in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Eight flood warnings are in place in England, according to the Environment Agency, along with 63 flood alerts. The latest Sky News forecast It comes after parts of the UK experienced unusually warm temperatures over the weekend, with 21.8C recorded in Writtle, Essex, on Saturday.
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