Weather warning for strong winds in the aftermath of Hurricane Gonzalo

  • Anglia
The area covered by a Met Office yellow weather warning on Tuesday 21 October 2014. Credit: Met Office

The Met Office has issued an yellow weather warning for strong winds on Tuesday as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo affect the UK.

The yellow weather warning was updated at 9.45 am on Tuesday 21 October 2014 and now covers the entire Anglia region.

The warning is valid from 10am until 8pm on Tuesday 21 October 2014 and covers all counties in the Anglia region.

Wind gusts in the Anglia region at 9am on Tuesday

  • 51 mph at Holbeach, Lincolnshire

  • 41 mph at Marham, Norfolk

  • 38 mph at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

  • 38 mph at Thurleigh near Bedford

  • 36 mph at Wittering, Cambs

The Met Office warning says: "Gales, and more locally severe gales, are expected to affect much of the country on Tuesday, and this update extends the warning across southern counties.

Gusts of 40-50, locally more than 50 mph are likely inland, with 60 to 70 mph gusts in some exposed coastal areas, locally higher on hills and headlands.

This image of Hurricane Gonzalo was taken from the International Space Station by European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst on Oct. 16, 2014 Credit: Alexander Gerst/ESA/NASA

The Met Office says the public should be aware of the potential for disruption to travel and possible damage to trees.

What a yellow weather warning means

Yellow: Be aware. Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect you. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day to day activities. The Met Office is monitoring the developing weather situation and Yellow means keep an eye on the latest forecast and be aware that the weather may change or worsen, leading to disruption of your plans in the next few days.