Storm Gerrit: New Met Office weather warning issued for Greater Manchester
27.12.2023 - 10:08
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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Gerrit sweeps over the UK.
The wind warning covers Greater Manchester and will come into force at 6pm today (December 27). The alert will remain in place until 3am tomorrow morning.
It will follow a rain warning for our region as the storm brings heavy downpours throughout today. The Met Office wind warning states: "A brief spell of very windy conditions is likely through Wednesday evening and night, bringing the chance of some disruption."
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It adds: "During Wednesday evening and night, a further spell of very strong southwesterly winds is expected to sweep east to produce gusts of 50 to 60 mph. There is also the potential for gusts of around 70-75 mph near exposed coasts and over high ground.
"Heavy, squally showers will accompany these strong winds. The winds will ease later in the night."
Forecasters predict there is a 'slight chance' of some damage to buildings in the strong winds, as well as delays on the roads, railways and to air and ferry transport. The rain warning remains in place until 6pm today.
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