Storm Agnes will move into western areas of the UK and Ireland on Wednesday, with the strongest winds most likely on Irish Sea coasts
Met Office weather warning map for Wednesday
Met Office chief meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said: “While the precise track and depth of Storm Agnes is still being determined, there’s a high likelihood of wind gusts around 50 to 60mph for some inland areas. Exposed coastal areas could see gusts of 65-75 mph with a small chance of a few places seeing around 80mph.
“As well as some very strong winds for many, Storm Agnes will also bring some heavy rain, with the highest totals more likely in Scotland, northern England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Around 60mm of rain is possible in a few places over high ground in Scotland.” Only south-east England, East Anglia and parts of the south coast are exempt from the yellow wind warning, which us in place from 12 noon on Wednesday to 7am on Thursday. The wind is likely to cause travel delays and may damage buildings. There is also a yellow warning for rain in parts of Scotland.Storm Agnes’s effect on UK weather is expected to diminish later on Thursday as it weakens and moves further north.
However, as we move towards the weekend, a ridge of high pressure from the south is expected to bring a period of more settled weather, although some showers could continue in northern and western areas for a time.Showers and longer spells of rain at times, becoming mostly dry during the afternoon in the south, with light winds. Staying wet and windy in the north. Mild for some.Largely dry with clear spells and light winds across the south, with some mist and fog patches forming.
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