UK weather forecast: Met Office issues wind warnings as Brits to be battered by 50mph gales & heavy rain THIS weekend

THE Met Office has released yellow weather warnings for strong 50mph winds and heavy rain this weekend.

It is expected that the conditions will cause disruption to travel and road users have been advised to take extra caution.

The first warning is in place for parts of Cornwall and southwest Wales between 13:00 and 19:00 tomorrow.

The Met Office have said: “A spell of wet and windy weather with coastal gales and heavy rain will develop during Saturday afternoon.

“Gusts in coastal areas are likely to reach 50-55 mph and perhaps as high as 60 mph in the most exposed parts of Cornwall and southwest Wales.

“Inland, gusts will tend to peak at 45-50 mph away from hills and mountains. Wind will then ease a little during the evening.”

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