A slight delay in tomorrows system for us, but still looking like NW Scotland is going to be the worst place in the UK to be located in terms of high wind speeds. Wind speeds of 80mph tomorrow but >70mph right though into midday Christmas day. Low looks to be around 940hPa and MO warning for us is still taking about speeds of 80-90mph in the north west, 70mph widely for Scotland and parts of NI and Storm force winds in the islands.
I see the yellow gale warning for the south of England says just about nothing in terms of speed - just the words "gales"....must be a bit unsure of the exact details down there. Assume it will be made a bit clearer through today....
But Friday's system looks further south at least initially, so some respite for us fingers crossed.
Take care in the wind and rain folks, it is going to get bumpy.
Originally Posted by: mbradshaw