Wind warning

2024 - 8 - 21

Huffing and Puffing: The UK Winds Are Coming to Town!

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Brace yourself! The Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings across the UK, and it’s about to get breezy! 🌬️💨 Don’t forget your brolly! #WeatherAlert #WindsOfChange

Hold on to your hats, folks, because the Met Office is blowing in some serious wind warnings across the UK! From the North East to Inverclyde, gusts are expected to reach a massive 60mph, leading to treacherous driving conditions and potential delays in transport. Whether you're planning a road trip or a seaside escape, you might want to double-check your travel plans because things could get a bit blustery out there. The Met Office is even advising that some power cuts might be on the cards - so if you hear a loud thud, it might just be nature having a bit of a tantrum!

The yellow weather warnings are scheduled to come into effect Thursday morning, bringing strong southwesterly winds that will sweep across various regions, particularly affecting road, rail, air, and ferry transport. In Edinburgh, for instance, early risers can expect strong winds coupled with a rainy start to the day. Not exactly the perfect excuse to stay in bed, as nature outside might as well be auditioning for a hurricane movie! As always, it’s best to heed the Met Office's advice: don’t just watch the winds go by – stay safe!

But wait! Before you stash away your umbrellas, let’s not forget to appreciate the beauty of a windy day. There’s something quite freeing about feeling that rush of wind against your face (unless you’re storming out of a café during a downpour!). Strong winds can whip up treacherous surf and make for some stunning photos on your adventures. Just remember to hold on tight to your belongings, or they might join the forces of nature instead!

While travel disruptions may sound like a headache, these weather warnings also serve as a wonderful reminder of nature's power. Did you know that wind can actually shape landscapes over time? Look at the dramatic cliffs along the UK coastline - all thanks to relentless winds. So as you prepare for the gusty conditions, maybe take a moment to appreciate the majestic forces of our environment amidst the chaos!

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UK weather: Met Office issues yellow wind warning as 60mph gusts ... (Sky News)

Forecasters said the weather could cause difficult driving conditions, travel disruption, flooding, and power cuts and urged people to "stay safe", ...

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Wind warning issued for part of the North East as Met Office warns of ... (ChronicleLive)

The 8-hour warning will come into force on Thursday morning with strong winds expected to cause delays to road, rail, air and ferry.

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Met Office issues yellow wind warning for Inverclyde (Greenock Telegraph)

Forecasters have issued a further yellow weather warning for Inverclyde, with strong winds set to blow in overnight.

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Scottish Borders weather: Met Office issues wind warning (Border Telegraph)

Strong” winds are set to sweep across the Borders after a weather warning was issued.

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UK weather: Met Office issues 8-hour yellow warning with 'travel ... (Daily Express)

The Met Office has warned about a spell of 'very strong southwesterly winds' in its latest weather warning.

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Edinburgh weather: Yellow warning issued as gale force winds set ... (Edinburgh Live)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and warned that some delays to road, rail, air, and ferry transport are likely as well ...

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Edinburgh weather: Yellow weather warning for strong winds issued ... (Edinburgh News)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Edinburgh tomorrow, Thursday, August 22, with a rainy start to the day also forecast.

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Scottish Borders weather: Met Office issues wind warning (Peeblesshire News)

Strong” winds are set to sweep across the Borders after a weather warning was issued.

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Gwynedd weather warning says strong winds could disrupt travel (Cambrian News)

People are being warned to expect some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport. The Met Office say it is also likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts ...

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Heavy rain and strong wind warning for parts of Scotland (BBC News)

Scotland is set for strong winds and heavy rain, especially in western parts of the country.

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Scotland to face travel chaos as new Met Office wind warning ... (Scottish Daily Record)

A fresh yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for Thursday morning.

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UK weather warnings: Hurricane Ernesto's tail strikes as Met Office ... (GB News)

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across Scotland, Wales and England as the UK braces for impact from the tail of a hurricane. Hurricane Ernesto ...

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Met Éireann extends wind and rain warning for some areas with ... (Independent.ie)

The public has been warned to be ready for heavy rain and high winds in parts of the west, with a status yellow wind and rain warning in place for parts of ...

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Met Office issues wind warning as Brits urged to 'fasten doors and ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Stormy weather this week caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto has sparked warnings of huge 78mph winds, as people are told to secure their homes ...

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Wind Warning: Hurricane Ernesto Remnants Trigger Wind, Rain ... (Bloomberg)

Yellow weather warnings are in place for Scotland on Thursday, as the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto bring strong winds and heavy rain.

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Scots warned to 'fasten doors and windows' amid gale-force wind ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Wet and windy conditions across the UK this week have been caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto with Scots being warned up of gusts of up to 60mph.

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Ten counties issued with Status Yellow wind warning (RTE.ie)

Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford and Wicklow will be placed on the alert from midnight tonight until 6am ...

Status Yellow Wind Warning issued for Munster - The Clare Herald (The Clare Herald)

The warning is for all of Munster as well as Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois, Wexford and Wicklow. Forecasters have said: “Unseasonably strong and gusty south to ...

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Yellow wind warning issued for 11 counties (BreakingNews.ie)

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for all of Munster, as well as Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois, Wexford and Wicklow, by Met Éireann.

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Weather warnings for most parts as Storm Lilian to hit (RTE.ie)

Met Éireann said a Status Yellow rain warning will come into effect tonight for eight counties, where heavy rain is likely to lead to localised flooding and ...

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Met Office wind warning for Derbyshire as Storm Lilian moves ... (Derbyshire Live)

Gusts could reach highs of 80 miles per hour in parts of the UK on Friday.

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Met Office Warn Of Yorkshire Coast Wind Warning (This is the Coast)

The Met Office say Storm Lilian will bring strong winds, which may lead to disruption to travel and infrastructure on Friday morning.

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Storm Lilian: strong winds set to hit UK (BBC News)

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued by the Met Office as there may disruption to travel, potential for trees to come down or for damage ...

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Storm Lilian set to bring heavy rain and 75mph winds to parts of UK (Sky News)

Gusts will widely be in the 50-60mph range tomorrow and could exceed 75mph in places, according to the Met Office. The wind warning covers virtually all of ...

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Met Office wind warning as Storm Lilian set to hit 39 areas with ... (Yorkshire Live)

The Met Office officially named Storm Lilian this morning, forecasting strong winds for England, Wales and Scotland. A yellow weather warning for wind has been ...

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Fresh weather warning for Scotland ahead of Storm Lilian (BBC News)

More rain has been forecast in southern Scotland and in the north east after a week of stormy weather.

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Storm Lilian to blight start of UK bank holiday weekend (The Guardian)

Met Office says heavy rain and 60mph gales could cause travel disruption and power cuts in northern UK.

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