Storm Barra: severe gales forecast for south coast

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning

Author: Jason BeckPublished 6th Dec 2021

Gusts of up to 80 mph are predicted for exposed parts of the south coast as Storm Barra moves in.

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning from 9.00am on Tuesday.

Forecasters said winds will gust to 70-80 mph at times across exposed coastal areas and widely 50-60 mph inland.

The winds, large coastal waves and high tides may lead to some flooding on the coast.

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