Valid from:
07:00 on Sat 20 Aug 2016
Valid to:
21:00 on Sat 20 Aug 2016
A spell of unseasonably strong southwesterly winds, accompanied by heavy, blustery showers, is expected to develop across the south of the UK later on Friday. Winds will peak early on Saturday through the Bristol Channel area, before slowly transferring east across the south of England. Additionally the strongest winds will lead to large waves around exposed coastlines.
Gusts of 40-45 mph inland, and 50 to very locally 60 mph along exposed coastlines, are expected. Please be aware that these may lead to disruption to transport, and in view of the time of the year there is increased potential for disruption to outdoor activities.
This warning has been updated to extend the warning area into East Anglia and also Ceredigion, and include mention of potential for 60 mph along the most exposed coastlines
An area of low pressure developing to the southwest of the UK is expected to intensify into an unseasonably intense feature over the next 24-36 hours as it slowly moves northeast. Strengthening winds on its southern flank are likely to move into southwestern areas on Friday, but the peak in wind strength will be across southwest England and south Wales at first on Saturday, spreading along the south coast of England through the course of the day.
Publishing date:
Thursday, 18 August, 2016