The Met Office has issued urgent yellow weather warnings for wind and snow across parts of the UK, with unsettled conditions expected to cause travel disruption. A warning for wind is in place until 11pm tonight for parts of Wales, northwest England and southwest Scotland, with gusts potentially causing delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.
Coastal routes and communities are likely to be affected by spray and large waves, and there is a possibility of short-term power loss. A separate yellow wind warning has been issued for Wednesday from 6am, covering London, South East England, South West England and Wales, with gusts of 40-50mph expected widely, and up to 60mph in coastal areas of south-west Wales and Cornwall.
Winds will spread to Northern Ireland late Wednesday morning, with gusts of 45-50mph inland and 60mph along northern coasts. The Met Office also warns of heavy rain and possible snow, particularly on higher ground in the north. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates said there is potential for heavy rainfall and snow, though the latter is likely confined to high ground in the north.
The Environment Agency has issued eight flood alerts for areas across southern England. Met Office Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said a low pressure system moving across the UK tonight could bring snow to parts of Scotland overnight. The unsettled conditions are linked to the aftermath of Storm Antoni.
