GALE FORCE
UK weather: Met Office issues three days of yellow warnings for rain and wind as Brits brace for 85mph gusts
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THREE days of weather warnings have been issued for Britain, as 85mph winds are set to wreak havoc.
Meteorologists have issued alerts spanning large areas of the UK as fierce gales are predicted to cause traffic chaos and disruption.
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A yellow rain warning is in place for North East and North West England and Yorkshire and Humber for Monday and Tuesday.
That could see 20 to 30mm of rain falling widely with 40 to 50mm falling in some areas.
The Met advises residents in those areas to check whether their property could be at risk of flooding and checking road conditions and delays before travelling.
The warning is in place between midday Monday and 5am Tuesday with heavy rain possibly leading to flooding.
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On Wednesday, a yellow wind warning has been issued for northern Orkney and Shetland and Highlands and Eilean Siar.
Gusts of 65 to 75mph are likely and could reach 85mph at times.
The Met advises folks to secure items outside the home like bins, garden furniture, trampolines, and tents.
It also suggests ensuring you have torches and batteries in case of a power cut.
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That warning is in place between 7am and 7pm on Wednesday and sees a slight chance of power cuts and a danger to life from airborne materials.
A yellow weather warning for wind was in place across Scotland on Sunday from 10am until 8pm.
The same notice was been issued for the Scottish Highlands from 11am and ends at 4pm.
In Northern Ireland, the east coast was also been placed under a yellow wind warning from 10am until 8pm.
Met Office meteorologists warned: "Strong and gusty winds likely leading to some disruption to travel and infrastructure."
Those affected have been warned to expect a string of delays while travelling on public transport services and roads.
Meanwhile, those in coastal areas have been urged to stay safe amid risk of spray and large waves.
There is also a chance of power cuts and loss of other services as gales continue into the evening.
On Monday, heavy rain is forecast cross the northeast of England to southwest Wales.
Meanwhile, the southeast will stay drier with a foggy morning.
It is due to stay dry on Tuesday but stormier conditions starting again on Wednesday, with severe gales in the northwest.
Thursday is set to bring more unsettled weather.
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It comes after Storm Jocelyn battered the UK just days ago with 97mph winds sparking flight cancellations and a "do not travel" alert after five deaths.
Amber and yellow wind warnings were in force for much of the country.
What to expect
According to the Met Office;
- Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected
- Some short term loss of power and other services
- Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges
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