Hurricane-force winds are affecting portions of the UK, prompting the issuance of a “danger to life” warning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Met Office has issued a warning, stating that while gales ranging from 50 to 70 mph are predicted inland, winds of up to 80 mph are possible in coastal locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Met Office describes a hurricane-force gale as an area of low pressure over tropical or sub-tropical waters with persistent winds near the surface of at least 74 mph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hurricane-force gales are expected to pound the UK during the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With extremely strong winds predicted for sections of southern Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, Wales, and southwestern England, the weather office has issued a new orange wind warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The warning begins at 6.00pm on Sunday and is in place until 9.00am on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Met Office said: “Very strong southwesterly winds will develop widely across Northern Ireland, western parts of England, Wales and the southern half of Scotland during Sunday evening. Gusts will frequently reach 50-60 mph, perhaps 70 mph at times in a few locations and, along exposed coastal stretches 80 mph is possible at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“During the early hours of Monday winds will turn westerly and affect a wider area of southern Scotland and northern England, before easing through the morning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Power cuts could occur due to the strong gusts, and Britons facing the worst of the frosty conditions should brace themselves for patchy mobile phone coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Met Officer said that disruption to travel services is to be expected. They said: “Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected”, adding that “some roads and bridges likely to close”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It comes as Storm Isha, the second storm of the year, was named by the Met Office today.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hurricane-force winds are affecting portions of the UK, prompting the issuance of a “danger to life” warning. The Met Office has issued a warning, stating that while gales ranging from … <\/p>\n