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Gale-force winds forecast across northern UK over Easter weekend
Meteorologists issue yellow weather warning, with gusts of up to 90mph expected in some areas
TL;DR
- Gale-force winds are expected across the northern UK over the Easter weekend.
- A yellow weather warning for very strong winds is in effect for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of northern England and Wales.
- Gusts of 50-60mph are expected, potentially reaching 60-70mph and up to 90mph in exposed western Scottish locations.
- Disruption to road, rail, air, and ferry transport is anticipated, with possible cancellations.
- Risk of power cuts, disruption to mobile phone coverage, and damage to buildings.
- A small chance of injuries from large waves and beach material being thrown onto seafronts.
- March was provisionally one of the warmest on record in England and Wales.
- A 'pronounced north-south split' in rainfall was observed in March, with southern England drier and northern areas wetter.
- Winds are expected to ease through Easter Sunday as a low-pressure system clears.