Overview

• An updated yellow wind warning runs from 8pm Sunday to 6pm Monday, covering most of England and Wales after the alert area was widened on Friday.
• Peak gusts are expected Monday morning with 45–55 mph widely inland and 60–70 mph on exposed coasts and hills, with isolated higher speeds in the most exposed spots.
• Regional guidance points to significant local variation, with Met Office maps indicating around 61 mph in Blackpool and about 52–53 mph in Greater Manchester late Monday morning.
• Officials warn of likely delays on roads, rail, air and ferry services, large waves on coasts, short‑term power cuts and a small risk of injuries from flying debris.
• People are advised to secure loose outdoor items, check travel plans, charge phones and power banks, and monitor forecast updates as winds ease later Monday and a brief lull follows on Tuesday.