Gale-Force Winds Hit Northern UK This Easter

0:00On April 1st, Northern UK's Bracing for Gail Force wins this Easter weekend thanks to a big cold snap diving down from Canada into the North, Atlantic. The Met Office dropped a yellow warning for Scotland, Northern Ireland, North Wales and Northern England, kicking in at 6 p.m. Saturday through. Midday Sunday, Gus could hit 50 to 60 miles per hour across the board, ramping up to 60 to 70 in open spots, and even 80 to 90 in Western, Scotland. That jet stream boost is spinning up a deep low pressure system northwest of the UK Saturday night. Expect headaches for travelers, delays or cancellations on roads, rails, flights and ferries, plus high-sided vehicles struggling on bridges, power outages, spotty phone service, roof tiles flying, and a small risk of injuries from coastal waves tossing debris around. Earlier this week, Thursday starts dry, but turns rainy and windy in the northwest, while good Friday brings showers with some sun breaks extra.

1:00Blustery near the pin-ines, March wrapped up warm for England and Wales, one of the hottest on record since 1884, though rain hit the North harder. Winds should chill out by Easter Sunday as that low clears to the North Sea, so hang tight and check updates before heading out.