December 26, 2020 - 804 views
Moderate winds and the chance of heavy rain are expected late on Boxing Day into Sunday morning across North Wales as Storm Bella moves in.
After a calm and cold day for the coast on Christmas Day, conditions across the UK will turn increasingly unsettled with strengthening winds and heavy rain moving in from the north.
Following flooding which has already impacted on parts of the UK, an Amber national severe weather warning has been issued for parts of south Wales and across southern England, with gusts expected to reach up to 60-70mph in exposed coastal locations.
A Yellow warning for wind for the whole of England and Wales as well as the far south of Scotland has also been issued and will be in force from 15:00 on 26 December to 12:00 on 27 December.
The strong south-westerly winds will develop across parts of northern England and the far south of Scotland on Saturday afternoon, before transferring south-eastwards across the rest of England and Wales into Sunday morning, clearing by early Sunday afternoon.
Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely, with the potential for 60-70 mph in some locations. Hills and coasts exposed to the south-westerly winds could see gusts of 70-80 mph.
In addition to the strong winds, a period of heavy, squally rain will affect western and southern areas.
A Yellow warning for rain has been issued for parts of Scotland, Wales and much of north and south west England, particularly where there has already been flooding from recent heavy rain. Combined with strong winds, the rain will lead to some hazardous travelling conditions.
