Met Office issue yellow weather warning for 'danger to life' this week
The Met Office has now issued a 'danger to life' yellow weather warning which will be in place until midnight on Wednesday.Forecasters say gusts could reach speeds of up to 70mph and 80mph in northern parts of the UK on Wednesday but predict a more 'likely scenario' of 55mph within the warning area - most likely those living near the northern Irish sea or eastern parts of Scotland.
There could be longer journey times or cancellations to transport services, as well as potential road and bridge closures. The Met Office also warns of a slight chance of power cuts, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone signal.Britain faces blackout: 'Significant risk' of UK gas supply emergency, energy regulator warns
During the storm, it advises you stay in doors as much as possible, and if you go out do not walk or shelter close to buildings and trees, or the sheltered side of boundary walls and fences - which could collapse if they fail.The storm brought record breaking winds of 122mph at the Needles on the Isle of Wight, and tore a section of the roof off of the O2 Arena in London.
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