24-hour weather warning with strong winds set to batter Shropshire and disrupt journeys
Strong winds will hit much of Shropshire this week and residents are warned to prepare for potential power cuts and cancelled journeys.
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The Met Office has set out a yellow weather warning for this Thursday, December 21, covering much of the West Midlands, north Wales and all of northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The warning covers roughly the northern half of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Oswestry but not Bridgnorth, Ludlow or Clun.
The Met Office's warning says: "Strong winds are likely to affect a wide area through Thursday, potentially causing some travel disruption.
"There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. 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."
Forecasters are predicting winds peaking at 50-60mph in most areas, but speeds could reach 70-80mph in more exposed areas.
The forecast added: "The exact areas and timing of the peak wind gusts speeds are yet to be fully determined, with a chance that this event could continue into Friday for some areas too."
In coastal area there could even be danger to life, the experts say.
The weather warning says: ""There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
"There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris. There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close"
See the Met Office's advice for coping with strong winds at metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice.
