The Met Office is warning that adverse weather conditions could hit the UK.
Power cuts could occur on Thursday (Image: Getty)
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning as millions of Britons brace for a return of more challenging conditions following a period of warmth and sunshine.
The new yellow warning for wind, in place from 5am on Thursday until 8pm the same day, covers Central, Tayside and Fife, East Midlands, Grampian, North East England, North West England, South West Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, the forecaster said. The Met Office warning says: “Strong winds are expected during Thursday associated with an active weather front moving southeastwards across the UK. Gusts of 50-55 mph are expected widely, with some coastal locations and areas downwind of high ground seeing gusts of 60 mph or even 70 mph in a few places. Winds will ease from the north through the day.”
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for Thursday (Image: MET OFFICE)
The Met Office has warned some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely, while it is possible there will be some “short term loss of power and other services”.
It is also likely some coastal routes, ea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
The advice from the Met Office reads: “People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
“If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”
Some UK areas could be hit by winds as strong as 70mph (Image: Getty)
Full list of areas affected:
Central, Tayside and Fife
Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling
East Midlands
Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire
Grampian
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
North East England
Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland
North West England
Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside, Warrington
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian
Strathclyde
East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire
Wales
Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Wrexham
West Midlands
Staffordshire
Yorkshire and Humber
East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, York
