Strong winds warning issued for Preston during Wednesday commute

Posted on - 9th March, 2019 - 1:52pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Preston News, Preston weather

A choppy Preston Docks during a storm Pic: Tony Worrall

Preston is being told to brace for strong winds and travel disruption during Wednesday.

A yellow weather warning, the lowest level, has been issued for throughout Wednesday (13 March) morning and until around 3pm that afternoon.

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The Met office says ‘strong northwesterly winds’ are expected during the day.

Gusts of up to 50mph will buffer the city.

The warning states there will probably be some bus and train services affected and there is the potential for power outages.

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Rain is expected throughout Wednesday morning before a more settled evening with some spells of sunshine although a strong breeze will remain.

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