The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across parts of the UK over the weekend.
Forecasters say parts of England and Wales could see “strong and gusty winds” and “thunderstorms” on Sunday and into Monday evening.
The Met Office is warning of potential disruptions and some likely delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, with a small chance that some roads and bridges may close.
There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
It is likely that some communities near coastal routes and sea fronts may be affected by spray and large waves.
The yellow weather warning is in place from 8pm on Sunday until 6pm on Monday, across London and South East England, North West England, South West England and Wales.
Gusts of around 50 to 60mph are likely around coasts and hills, with 70 to 80mph possible in the most exposed locations, with windiest conditions expected on Monday morning and moving eastwards throughout the day.
The Met Office warned that it will be windy in the far north-west of Scotland on Thursday, combined with spells of rain.
In other parts of the country, there will be a mixture of sunshine and blustery showers, with a risk of heavy rain, hail and thunder, particularly in the Western region.
Forecasters said those affected should prepare to protect their property and people from injury. They recommend checking for loose items outside the home and planning how to secure items such as bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds and fences.
They also advise checking road conditions and bus and train timetables, and amending travel plans if necessary to have the best chance of avoiding delays.
Despite the unpredictable conditions, forecasters say they are not expecting a named storm to hit the country.
Paul Gundersen, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said “We have been monitoring a deepening area of low pressure over the North Atlantic that might bring impactful weather to the UK, most likely on Sunday and Monday.”At present, a named storm is unlikely.”
Here is the weather forecast in the UK for the coming week, according to the Met Office.
Today
Windy, especially in the northwest, with showers merging into longer spells of rain across Scotland. Elsewhere, a mixture of sunshine and showers, these sometimes heavy and carrying a risk of hail and thunder. Temperatures near normal but feeling cool.
Tonight:
Remaining wet and windy in the far northwest, but elsewhere showers fading with dry spells developing. Further heavy showers in the west. Feeling cool beneath clear skies in rural spots.
Friday:
Another breezy day with showers continuing to feed in from the west, these sometimes heavy and merging into longer spells of rain. Best of the sunshine in the east. Overnight showers in the western coastal areas becoming more widespread.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
On Saturday, showers may be heavy in places with isolated thunderstorms. Stronger winds and coastal gales are also possible.
Remaining changeable with sunny spells and blustery showers. More widely wet and windy on Sunday with coastal gales possible.
Sunshine and drier conditions are most likely to be found in the east, though temperatures will remain on the cooler side, with highs of around 17C-18C expected in London on both Saturday and Sunday.
Staying windy on Monday with further blustery showers. Feeling cool.
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