Yellow warning for up to 55 mph gusts in southern England

Unseasonably strong winds are forecast to cause disruption across southern England on Saturday, with a yellow weather warning in effect. The Met Office issued the alert for parts of South West England, London, and South East England, warning of gusts reaching up to 55 miles per hour in exposed coastal areas.

The warning, which was issued in the early hours of Saturday morning, is scheduled to remain in place until 7 p.m. Forecasters said a second spell of strong southwest to westerly winds is expected to arrive across western Cornwall during the morning. These winds will then move steadily eastwards across Cornwall, English Channel coastal districts, and the Isle of Wight, reaching Sussex by mid-afternoon before beginning to ease.

Widespread gusts of 45 to 50 miles per hour are likely along coasts and across Cornwall, with the potential for isolated gusts of up to 55 miles per hour in a few exposed locations. The Met Office has cautioned that the blustery conditions could disrupt weekend activities and events.

Officials warned of several potential impacts. Coastal routes, sea fronts, and communities are likely to be affected by spray and large waves. Travel disruption is...