Two weather warnings issued across UK over 60mph winds

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings hot on the heels of the devastation caused by Storm Darragh.

Gales of more than 60mph have been predicted on Wednesday, covering vast swathes of northern England and parts of southern Scotland.

This is in place between 3am-2pm on Wednesday.

Meanwhile a separate warning for wind is also in place across the Welsh coast, coastal Northern Irꦿelands, and southern Scotland.

This warning came into force at 3pm on Tuesday and remai🌠ns in place until 8pm on Wednesday🔯.

Strengthening southerly winds will bring gusts of 40mph to 50mph inland and possibly 50mph toꦏ 60mph in more exposed places, the Met Office said.

Del🌜ays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely in these areas with some bus and train services affected and large waves in coastal spots.

The latest warnings come as many communities recover from the devastatin🦹g effects of Storm Darragh earlier this month.

The fourth named storm of the season saw millions warned to stay indoors (with some resorting to using rainwater to flush their toilets), tens of thousands left wꦫithout power and trains cancelled.

Two men were killed during the storm by falling trees hitting their vehicles.

Former England rugby international Tom Voyce also died after going missing during flooding caused by Darragh.

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