Wigan weather warning issued as Storm Claudia to bring 50mph winds - time warning will come into force
Watch a Met Office video forecast, as a wind warning is issued for Wigan.
A Met Office wind warning has been issued for Wigan.
The yellow wind warning will be in place from 12:00 to 23:59 today (November 14).
Met Office yellow wind warning
The warning reads: “Strong, gusty winds causing some disruption on Friday.
“There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs. There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris. Longer journey times or cancellations are possible as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close.
“Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring strong and gusty easterly winds on Friday. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected during the afternoon and evening, perhaps up to 70 mph over some exposed hilltop and coastal spots. This may lead to some disruption to transport and power supplies, before winds moderate on Friday night.”
North West England Met Office forecast
Outlook for Saturday November 15 to Monday November 17
Winds easing on Saturday and any rain eventually petering out. Cloudy skies for many with some sunnier periods. Brighter from Sunday but notably colder in northerly winds, with overnight frosts.