An Amber Wind Warning has been issued by the Met Office.
Weather Forecasters say that Storm Dudley is expected to affect the UK on Wednesday night and Thursday, bringing a period of very strong and disruptive winds.
Very strong westerly winds are expected to develop across western Scotland and northern Northern Ireland late Wednesday and extend eastward across southern Scotland and northern England during the evening. There is still some uncertainty in the timing and location of the strongest winds but there is the potential for inland wind gusts of 70-80 mph in places.
Gusts of 80-90 mph are possible around exposed coasts and hills.
The storm is expected to affect the Yorkshire Coast from 6pm on Wednesday until 9am on Thursday.
The Met Office are warning that the the storm is likely to result in:
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, and some roads and bridges are likely to close, leading to longer journey times and cancellations.
- Probably some fallen trees and damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
Met Office Thunder Warning for Yorkshire Coast
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