Strong wind warning for Thursday & Friday

The Met Office has issued a warning to run from 9pm on Thursday until 6pm on Friday as there is the potential for gales or severe gales to develop across much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southern Scotland. In addition to the very strong winds, some overtopping waves are possible on western and southern coasts of England and Wales. The public should be aware of the risk of disruption to travel and perhaps power supplies.

It's all down to a rapidly deepening area of low pressure that has the potential to develop in the mid-Atlantic and then run quickly northeast across the northern half of the UK during Friday.

To the south of the low pressure centre, gales, or severe gales are likely to develop, with gusts to 50-60 mph quite widely in the warning area. Gusts in excess of 70 mph may develop in exposed spots, especially along Irish Sea and English Channel coasts, where large waves could bring a risk of spray and overtopping.

A period of heavy rain may also make for tricky driving conditions at times.

The Met Office are keeping a close eye on how things develop and the warnings are likely to be updated later in the week.

Here's a link to keep up to date with all Met Office warnings.