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Met Office Issues 22-Hour Yellow Wind Warning for UK as Atlantic Low Hits Sunday Night

Forecasters expect coastal gusts near 60mph, up to 80mph in exposed spots, with the fiercest winds Monday morning as the system shifts east.

Overview

  • The warning runs from 8pm Sunday to 6pm Monday, covering much of west and southwest England, Wales and parts of southern England.
  • The Met Office cites a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris and urges people to secure loose items and avoid non‑essential travel.
  • WXCharts maps show a roughly 630‑mile band of heavy rain sweeping the country on Sunday, heightening the risk of local flooding and transport disruption.
  • Officials warn of possible power cuts, coastal spray and large waves, with potential delays or closures on roads, rail, air and ferry routes.
  • Chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen attributes the episode to a deepening North Atlantic low and says a named storm is currently unlikely.