Met Office issues severe weather warning as 75mph winds to batter UK mirror.co.uk

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings ahead of a storm that will batter the country with potentially life-threatening gales. Winds of up to 75mph threaten to cause disruption in Northern Ireland and Wales and most of England from Tuesday afternoon The strongest winds will hit Northern Ireland first before extending to Wales and England on Wednesday, forecasters have warned. There could be a danger to life from flying debris and large waves, and the conditions could disrupt travel. Meanwhile, a spell of wet and windy weather – and snow, mainly over high ground – will continue this weekend and carry into next week, the Met Office said.