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Weather warnings for strong winds issued for parts of UK
The Met Office warns gusts up to 70 mph with heavy rain, causing likely travel delays and potential power outages across northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- On Thursday, the Met Office placed a yellow wind warning from 5am until 8pm covering northern England, the Midlands, north Wales and parts of Scotland, stretching from Manchester to Aberdeen.
- Meteorologists say an active weather front moving southeast is expected to generate severe gales overnight Tuesday into Wednesday across the Outer and Inner Hebrides, moving northeast into Orkney.
- Forecasters expect 50-55 mph gusts widely, with some coastal areas seeing 60-70 mph, and a small chance of 75-80 mph, accompanied by rain and blustery showers.
- Authorities warned of possible disruptions to road, rail, air and ferry services and short-term power outages, urging people to check conditions, prepare torches and batteries, and call 999 and the Coastguard if needed.
- Colder conditions from Friday will bring snow to at least 13 cities, with WXCharts showing a severe blizzard impacting 60% of the nation from Wick to Manchester.
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perspectivemedia.comTravel disruption amid strong winds with 70mph warning
Road, rail and ferry travel has been affected.
·London, United Kingdom
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