Strong winds forecast as Weather Warning issued for parts of Wales

Forecasters say strong gusts could bring travel disruption

Author: Bauer News / Press AssociationPublished 3rd Aug 2023

Strong gusts are set to batter coastal parts of South and West Wales this weekend with warnings of travel disruption.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in much of Wales from 6am on Saturday until 9pm the same day.

Parts of South Wales could see gusts of up to 50mph while coastal areas are at risk of 60-65mph wind speeds, the weather service said.

Met Office spokesperson Nicola Maxey told PA news agency that high winds speeds could be "quite impactful" for holidaymakers camping and caravanning near the seaside.

Ms Maxey also said: "The low pressure system is pushing off across from the Atlantic. So, it's pushing into the west side of the UK crossing, say, from the Atlantic pushing out towards the east side as we go through Saturday and clearing by the time we reach Sunday.

"Sunday's likely to be a more showery day, not so much sunshine, there is a chance there could be some sunshine for the south and south west and in that sunshine, it'll feel warmer, but still showers around."

Over the last week, some of parts of the UK have seen flooding and train delays.

Between 25mm and 30mm of rain fell across parts of the north east of England on Wednesday, while areas in London saw about 20mm, the Met Office said.

Meanwhile, the south coast was battered with 45-50mph winds, as the Needles on the Isle of Wight saw 60mph gusts.

Forecasts predict that the weather will improve in the second half of next week.

Ms Maxey said: "We're likely to see a bit more in the way of sunshine temperatures pick up (and) returning to sort of average, or a little bit above average."

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