Christmas getaway plans hit by ‘danger to life’ weather warnings
A danger to life weather alert has been issued as Britain braces for 80mph winds this week.
The Met Office has warned the strong gales can produce large waves and throw debris onto sea front, coastal roads and properties.
Public transport will also be disrupted as millions prepare to travel for the Christmas.
The North of England and Scotland are set to be the worst affected, with the 80mph gusts hurtling from Norway.
Other areas will also feel winds of 60mph and 70mph.
A yellow weather warning has been issued to cover Scotland, Northern Ireland, the North of England and parts of the East and West Midlands.
It will remain in place from the early hours of Thursday until midnight on Friday.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond said: ‘From late Wednesday into Thursday, strong winds are likely to develop across a large area of the UK.
‘We’ve issued a large yellow warning area where there’s a potential for some impacts, but gusts of 50-60mph are possible for large parts of central and northern areas of the UK.
‘Exposed coasts and high ground could see gusts of 70-80mph at times. There’s a chance this low pressure will continue to exert its influence into Friday, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest Met Office forecast.’
Wet weather has already hit the UK, with spells of rain sweeping across the country this morning.
Although the train will gradually clear ahead of this afternoon, winds will remain until Friday.
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