UK Met Office Issues Yellow Warning for Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

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Published: 2026-10-26
Category: weather
Source: Met Office
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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong south to south-westerly winds and heavy rain across parts of the UK, effective from Monday evening, October 26, until early Tuesday, October 27. Gusts up to 70 mph are possible in some Scottish areas, with 45-65 mph elsewhere. This warning anticipates potential disruptions to transport, delays for high-sided vehicles, coastal issues from spray, and possible power outages, impacting daily life and safety.

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