Wales Braces for Wild Weekend Weather: Met Office Warns of 70mph Winds on the Horizon

🌬️ Hold onto your hats, Wales! 🌬️
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The Met Office has ramped up the weather warning for this weekend, predicting some seriously gusty winds. 🚨 A yellow wind warning is in effect from Sunday night to Monday evening, affecting much of the UK. Expect strong winds to sweep across coastal areas of southwest England and Wales on Sunday night, spreading inland by Monday morning.

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💨 Gusts are expected to reach 45-55 mph inland, with exposed coasts and hills potentially facing winds of up to 70 mph! While life and property aren’t in immediate danger, these blustery conditions could disrupt travel plans. So, best check those road conditions before you head out!

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Regions on alert include Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, and many more. 🌧️ Showers will pepper Saturday, turning heavier later in the day, with winds picking up. Sunday will bring the gales, but things start to look up by Tuesday as conditions settle.

🌊 Natural Resources Wales has also sounded the alarm with several flood alerts along the Welsh coastline, targeting Swansea Bay, Pembrokeshire, and more. Low-lying lands and roads are at risk, so stay prepared.

After this wet and windy spell, anticipate a break next week with drier days on Tuesday and Thursday. Temperatures? Expect them to hover around average or perhaps a bit on the cooler side.

Stay safe and make sure you’re set for some wild weather! 💧💨