The UK is set to face another bout of severe weather, with strong winds of up to 50mph expected to batter parts of the country on Sunday. This comes after a week of freezing temperatures, snow, and ice brought by Storm Claudia, following an unusually warm and dry start to November.
The Met Office has warned that the south of the UK will be hit hardest, with gusts reaching 50mph around Plymouth in Devon. Southern Wales and London will see winds of around 30mph and 25mph respectively, while the Midlands can expect gusts of up to 30mph.
Although air temperatures will be slightly warmer than in recent days, the blustery conditions will make it feel cold. Heavy showers are also forecast, particularly across the Midlands, where rain is expected to be slow to pass, making for a dreary weekend before winter officially begins.
As the ice from the week's wintry conditions melts, there are concerns that the heavy rain could lead to flooding. Alerts have been issued, notably for the River Lugg south of Leominster in Herefordshire, where heavy showers are anticipated.
