Bristol weather: New yellow warning issued for South West amid fears strong winds will lead to disruption

The yellow wind warning is in place for Sunday, February 23, from 6am to 6pm, covering the South West as well as Wales, part of the Midlands and all of the North and Scotland.

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The Met Office says: “Southerly to southwesterly winds are expected to increase through Sunday morning, peaking late morning to early afternoon with gusts of 50-60mph, and perhaps as much as 70mph in exposed spots along Irish Sea coastlines, Scottish Islands, and other areas of high ground further inland.

“Rain will accompany strong winds, which will make for very poor weather conditions, especially on roads.

“Winds will then ease from southwest to northeast of the warning area through the afternoon and early evening.”