UK weather: Met Office issues THREE yellow warnings for today as 60mph gales & heavy downpours to lash Brits

THE Met Office has issued three yellow warnings for today – with 60mph gales and heavy downpours set to lash Brits.

Yellow wind warnings will cover a swathe of north Wales, northern England and the Scottish Lowlands until 9am this morning.

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Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely, forecasters said.

Train and bus services will probably be affected and power cuts are also possible.

And there could be delays on coastal routes, exposed roads and bridges – especially for high-sided lorries.

The gusts could reach 60mph in parts of north Wales and on high ground along the border between England and Scotland.

A yellow rain warning is also in place for western Scotland and the Hebrides until 8am.

There is a small chance that homes, roads and businesses could be flooded.

Spray and flooding could lead to power cuts, transport delays, difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

Some villages could even be cut off by flooded roads before the downpour peters out.

Forecasters said large waves and debris along the seafront could pose a “danger to life”.

Around 75-100mm of rain is expected to soak Argyll and the western Highlands in a salvo of heavy bursts.

As much as 150mm of rain could fall over some hills while the yellow warning is in force.

Met Office expert Jason Kelly said: “A band of rain moved in from the west on Wednesday morning.

“It has become slow moving with heavy bursts of rain at times, especially over high ground in Scotland.

“This rain will persist into Thursday for many within the warning area, with 75-100mm likely quite widely.”

Jason added: “Higher accumulations are possible over the higher ground.

“Gusty winds will accompany the rain, with 50-60mph possible near Irish Sea coasts and the west of Scotland.

“Coupled with spring tides, this could lead to some dangerous coastal conditions before winds gradually ease later on Thursday.”

Transport Scotland’s Douglas Cairns said: “The weather conditions are likely to impact driving in the areas covered by the yellow warning.

“Our advice to motorists is to plan your journey, leave extra time if needed and drive to the conditions.”

Douglas added: “There may also be disruption on other modes of transport.

“Please check with your operator before setting off if you’re planning to travel by rail, ferry or air.”