Gale to hit SW 'not a named storm'

STRONG winds are set to batter the South West and most of England and Wales tomorrowbut the yellow weather warning is not expected to become a named storm.

- POL ALLINGHAM

A weather warning has been issued for most of England and Wales, with 45 to 55mph gusts expected, while exposed locations could see these reach 70mph, the Exeter-based Met Office said.

The yellow wind warning will run from 8pm on Sunday to 6pm on Monday and was expanded on Friday morning from the South West and Wales to include most of England and Wales, except the north of the Lake District and far northeast.

The warning predicts transport delays and that large waves will affect coastal areas, with short-term power cuts possible.