Weather Warning Issued For Gale Force Winds & Torrential Rain Over Weekend

Batten down the hatches as north Wales is set to be hit by gale force winds and torrential rain this weekend.

As a result of the grim weather that has been forecast, a yellow weather warning for heavy winds and torrential rain has been issued by the Met Office.

The weather warning is in place until early on Sunday morning, with the Met Office predicting that the worst of the weather will hit north Wales during Saturday afternoon, before carrying on into the night.

Details provided on the Met Office website state: “Gusts to around 70 mph are possible even at lower levels, with hills seeing even higher gusts. Elsewhere in the warning area, gusts are likely to be around 60mph, with some less windy interludes, especially through central parts of Scotland.

“Please be aware of the likelihood of travel disruption on roads and ferry routes. Winds may be strong enough to bring down trees and perhaps cause damage to buildings and other structures. A period of heavy rain will also affect much of the area, for which see separate warnings.

A series of flood warnings have also been issued for parts of the area, particularly around the River Dee.

Earlier today Wrexham.com reported that towards the Farndon area the river had burst its banks, resulting in the fire service using life boats to visit properties in the area to offer assistance.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “By Saturday a very strong west to southwest airstream is expected to be in place across much of the UK, but will be particularly strong along, and to the south of, the trailing frontal zone. A wave running along this zone seems likely to supply a further “squeeze” in the Saturday afternoon/ evening period, and it is the extent of this “squeeze” which remains somewhat uncertain – enough perhaps to boost gusts by 10mph or so.

“Because the airmass is stable, this will mean that not only do exposed coasts and hills see very strong gusts, but some potentially damaging gusts may be experienced in the lee of high ground, as for example in northeast England, northeast Wales and southeast Scotland.”