A weather warning will be in place in the South West on Saturday (August 5) (Image: Met Office/Google Maps)
STRONG winds could cause “disruption” in the South West this Saturday (August 5).
The Met Office issued a yellow wind weather warning that will be in place on Saturday from 6am to 9pm.
The latest forecast said “unseasonably windy weather will affect parts of the UK on Saturday leading to a risk of disruption to travel and outdoor activities”.
Yellow warning of wind affecting South West England https://t.co/gwNeyVLbUn pic.twitter.com/jkYNc9SjtA
— Met Office - SW England (@metofficeSWEng) August 3, 2023
What to expect
- There is a good chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
- There is a chance that some roads and bridges could close
- There is a chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance of injuries from flying debris, and large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, as well as to temporary structures and tents
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here