Severe weather warning  issued as heavy rain and gales set to hit UK

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the whole of England and Wales from 9pm on Wednesday with heavy rain and 70mph winds.

Severe wind could cause travel disruption with short term power losses late evening across the country as strong winds and blustery showers are to batter the UK.

As the jet stream moves across the UK, we're in for some wet and very windy weather#WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/gu6TbPzmof

— Met Office (@metoffice) March 9, 2021

The Met Office said, “Strong and gusty winds are likely to develop on Wednesday evening and continue into Thursday across England and Wales.

“Gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible inland, especially close to showers.

“Gusts may reach 60 to 70 mph on coasts and hills, especially in the west, before gradually easing on Thursday afternoon.”