Yellow weather alerts have been in force across the UK this morning with a map showing which areas will be worst affected.
The UK faces severe weather conditions as the Met Office issues yellow alerts for strong winds and heavy rain. Wind gusts of up to 70mph and "heavy pulses" of rain are expected, causing travel chaos and potential flooding. Major bridges, including the M48 Severn Crossing, have been closed, while restrictions are in place on the M4 Briton Ferry and Britannia bridges. The warnings are in effect from Friday morning, with wet and windy conditions expected to persist into Sunday. The Met Office warns of travel disruptions, power cuts, and dangerous waves, advising residents to prepare for adverse weather conditions.
