Brits set to be battered by 60mph winds and rain in weekend washout
BRITS are set to be battered by 60mph winds and rain this weekend, just a month after Storm Ciara send widespread chaos across the country.
Unfortunately it will be with us for the entire weekend break, with western regions being hit hardest.Met Office meteorologist Emma Salter told the Standard despite Friday’s pleasant weather, it’s “all change for the weekend”.“That doesn’t look too heavy but on Saturday morning the wind will pick up.“I wouldn’t rule out a warning being issued for the weekend, through Saturday night and Sunday.”
During the start of next week the winds should drop to around 30 mph in some regions and some will see spots of rain - according to rainfall maps. Saturday will see a cloudy start for most with some showery rain, becoming brighter for a time before wind and rain arrives in the west and north through the afternoon.
For Sunday to Tuesday the Met Office said: "Rain and gusty winds crossing southern parts Sunday with wintry showers for the northwest.
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