Hold onto your hats, folks! Heathrow Airport witnessed a dramatic day of landings as planes fought against fierce winds yesterday. Captured on video, several aircraft were seen wrestling with crosswinds, forced to abort landings and circle back for a second attempt. British Airways and Aer Lingus jets came tantalisingly close to touching down before hastily ascending again, while an American Airlines plane showcased a rather shaky attempt.
The Met Office had issued a yellow wind warning covering most of England and all of Wales, lasting until 6 pm on Tuesday. The blustery weather isn’t done with us yet—brace yourselves for more rain as warnings are in place for parts of Wales, starting Wednesday. Overnight, gusts reached a staggering 80mph!
Forecasters predict up to 60mm of rain could drench areas in north-west Wales within just six hours. Regions like Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, and Powys are on high alert from 3 am to 12 pm on Wednesday. A second alert, from 6 am to 11 pm, targets south and south-west Wales, where up to 70mm is expected, especially in hilly regions.
Areas such as Swansea, Carmarthen, and even parts of Cardiff might experience flooding, transport disruptions, and potentially interrupted power supplies. Despite a slight reprieve with calmer conditions expected on Tuesday, the evening will bring more wet and windy weather nationwide.
Keep those umbrellas handy, as scattered showers are forecast for Wales, South West England, and northern Scotland during the afternoon, while eastern Scotland and central/eastern England will enjoy a brighter day. Stay safe and weather aware! 🌧️✈️