The Met Office has issued this weather warning for wind on Thursday and Friday.
The warning is in force from Thursday 5 December at 3 pm until Friday 6 December at 3 am.
The warning states:
‘Westerly or northwesterly winds will increase across Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland, north Wales, northern England, the north Midlands and East Anglia during Thursday afternoon and evening.
‘Inland gusts of 40-50 mph are possible, with perhaps 60-70 mph along exposed coasts, especially through the North Channel and Irish Sea, causing some travel disruption.
‘Strong gusts will also be associated with heavy showers which move through at times.’
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