Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast for many northern areas of the UK on Saturday, particularly for Scotland and northern England, where several weather warnings have been issued.  After a quieter day on Sunday, further weather warnings have been issued for Monday, as another Atlantic low-pressure system moves across the country. 

Commenting on Monday’s weather, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Frank Saunders, said: “Southerly winds will strengthen through Monday, with a very windy day forecast, particularly across the western half of the UK.  Severe gales are likely along coastal areas, with gusts reaching 60-70mph at times along Irish Sea coastlines, the west of Scotland and perhaps some English Channel coasts, with disruption to sea, road and air travel likely.”

 He continued: “There are signs of further low-pressure systems developing throughout next week which are likely to bring further gales and heavy rain almost anywhere and possible snow to  some northern parts of the UK.”

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