Strong winds expected as Storm Freya set to hit Shropshire
Shropshire is bracing itself for bad weather at the weekend as Storm Freya tracks across the country.
Just days after record February temperatures the Met Office has warned that Freya, the second storm of 2019, will bring heavy rain and strong winds to Britain on Sunday and even into Monday.
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for Wales, the west and the Midlands including Shropshire.
While some area could see winds up to 80 miles and hour forecasters say that that not all areas will be affected by the gusts.
The mini heatwave ended in the county on Thursday with bursts of heavy rain.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 3pm on Sunday through to 6am on Monday, although it says the timings could changes.
Gusts between 55 and 65mph can be expected, with wind speeds reaching up to 80mph in coastal areas.
Yellow is the lowest warning however it still means that severe weather is possible and that people should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of day to day activities.
A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Storm Freya will bring very strong winds, with some travel disruption and possible dangerous conditions late Sunday and into Monday."
The Met Office has warned that injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible. that some damage to buildings and trees, such as tiles blown from roofs and fallen branches, could happen, road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, some roads and bridges may close, power cuts may occur and on the coast large waves and beach material may be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
