Very strong winds are likely across much of the UK later Saturday and through Sunday. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely across many inland areas, with gusts 70, possibly 80 mph around some exposed coasts and hills, especially in the north and west.

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for wind between 18:00 (UTC) on Sat 8 Feb 2020 and 23:59 (UTC) on Sun 9 Feb 2020.

Heavy rain will be an additional hazard, especially over western hills. Winds of this strength across a wide area have the potential to produce disruption to transport, along with some coastal impacts, especially in the west.

What to expect

Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected
Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves
There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs

Parts of Wales affected

Blaenau Gwent
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Carmarthenshire
Ceredigion
Conwy
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Gwynedd
Isle of Anglesey
Merthyr Tydfil
Monmouthshire
Neath Port Talbot
Newport
Pembrokeshire
Powys
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Swansea
Torfaen
Vale of Glamorgan
Wrexham