Met Office issue warnings as Storm Agnes to batter UK with 80mph winds this week

The Met Office has issued weather warnings as Storm Agnes gets ready to sweep across the UK with alarmingly high winds.

According to forecasters, the storm will move into western areas of the UK and Ireland on Wednesday (September 27). While the strongest winds are expected to hit the Irish Sea costs, the whole of the UK is expected to face windy conditions.

A yellow warning for wind has been issued for large parts of the UK - including the whole of Greater Manchester - from midday on Wednesday to 7am on Thursday. It warns the winds could be 'significantly disruptive' with a small change of injuries and danger to life, a chance of damage to buildings and that power cuts may occur. Travel is also expected to be disrupted.

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A rain warning has also been issued for parts of Scotland from 9pm that evening to 6am the following morning.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said: “While the precise track and depth of Storm Agnes is still being determined, there’s a high likelihood of wind gusts around 50 to 60mph for some inland areas. Exposed coastal areas could see gusts of 65-75 mph with a small chance of a few places seeing around 80mph.

“As well as some very strong winds for many, Storm Agnes will also bring some heavy rain, with the highest totals more likely in Scotland, northern England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Around 60mm of rain is possible in a few places over high ground in Scotland.”

The storm is widely expected to be strong but short, with forecasting predicting conditions to 'diminish' during the late hours of Thursday.