Wet and windy weather expected this afternoon

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for this afternoon and overnight for wind. The warning is in place from 12 noon today, Monday 3rd May, to 9am tomorrow.

A spokesperson said: “A vigorous area of low pressure is likely to cross northern England on Monday. Strong winds are expected to the south of the low centre, affecting Wales and western England during Monday afternoon, then extending to central, southern and eastern England later Monday afternoon and evening. Gusts are likely to widely reach 40 to 50 mph inland, and as high as 60-65 mph around some coasts of southern England and south Wales. The winds should gradually ease through Tuesday morning. The strong winds will be accompanied by some heavy rain at times.”