Leiston, England, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Information on update: Warning area extending east along the south coast of England and the Gower Peninsula. As Storm Goretti approaches, winds will strengthen through Thursday afternoon, with the strongest spell of winds during Thursday evening, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph likely fairly widely, and 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. Depending on the exact track of Storm Goretti, there is a chance that the Isles of Scilly and south and west Cornwall could experience a short period of exceptionally strong northwesterly winds, with gusts potentially of 80-100 mph. Winds will gradually ease from the west through the early hours of Friday.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Outbreaks of rain will arrive from the south on Thursday evening then persist overnight and through Friday, heavy at times, before slowly easing during Friday evening. 20-30 mm rainfall is likely quite widely, with a small chance of 40-60 mm in a few places, leading to the chance of some flooding and disruption. In addition, rain may turn to sleet or wet snow at times which may lead to some accumulations in places, more especially over inland parts of Lincolnshire.

Strong winds, especially near coasts, will be an additional hazard with winds gusting 40-50 mph at times and leading to large waves through Friday.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings