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The UK is set to endure a barrage of strong winds and heavy rain later today as the nation continues to grapple with adverse weather conditions.
New data from WXCharts.com shows a massive band of rain moving across the UK from the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, September 14. This downpour will be accompanied by winds that could reach speeds of up to 70mph in certain parts of the country.
Stephen Kocher, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "Strong west or southwesterly winds will arrive across coastal areas of southwest England and Wales during Sunday evening, spreading inland and eastwards during Monday morning. Gusts of 45-55mph are expected widely in inland areas, while gusts of 60-70mph are possible at times along exposed coasts and hills."
The latest charts depict large areas of the country being soaked by rain throughout Sunday morning, extending an already miserable weekend of weather, reports the Mirror. Central regions of England, including Manchester and Birmingham, appear to be in the line of fire, with meteorological data indicating potential rainfall rates of 10-15mm per hour.
Meanwhile, Scotland is predicted to see significant rainfall, stretching as far south as Newcastle, with few parts of the country likely to avoid substantial downpours.
A Met Office forecast for Sunday said: "A fine start for many but with rain then spreading northeastwards, heavy at times. Turning increasingly windy with gales developing widely across England and Wales into the evening."
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, which will come into effect from 8pm this evening and remain in place until 6pm on Monday. It warned that "strong and gusty winds are likely to cause some disruption to travel and interruptions to power."
The forecaster said: "Most of England and all of Wales will be affected by strong winds from Sunday evening through to late afternoon on Monday. A yellow weather warning is in place."
The miserable conditions are set to continue into next week, with the Met Office forecasting an "unsettled theme." A Met Office outlook for Monday to Wednesday states: "Staying windy for many on Monday with sunny spells and blustery showers, possibly heavy and thundery. Showers and winds gradually easing on Tuesday but turning unsettled again on Wednesday."
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