Storm Arwen is set to bring storm force winds to parts of the United Kingdom over the coming 24 hours, with squally showers also expected and these could turn wintry at times, with snow likely over high ground in Wales, Scotland and Northern England.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Herefordshire, with gale force winds likely at times. The Met Office warning says:
“Storm Arwen will bring high winds to most areas during Saturday. Gusts will widely reach 55 to 65 mph in many coastal areas with the highest gusts in coastal parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, southwest England and northeast England where gusts in excess of 65 mph are expected in some areas. Winds will start to slowly ease over Scotland and then northern England during the course of the day.”
Elsewhere, an amber warning has been issued for Eastern England and parts of Scotland. The Met Office warning says:
“Storm Arwen will bring high northerly winds southwards across Scotland during Friday afternoon and evening, the highest winds then becoming confined to northeast England early Saturday. Gusts of 65 to 75 mph are expected in coastal areas with gusts in excess of 75 mph in a few places.”
