Weather latest: Strong winds batter UK as millions set to hit roads over Easter weekend

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The weekend is forecast to be 'unsettled' but 'bright and breezy', according to the Met Office.

Winds of up to 70mph have battered the south coast, along with hail and thunder, as millions are set to hit the roads for Easter getaways. The weekend is set to be 'unsettled' but 'bright and breezy', according to the Met Office forecast. Drivers are being warned of long delays on roads as more than 14 million Easter getaway trips are expected. Find out the forecast for where you live The RAC and transport analysis company Inrix commissioned a survey which suggested 2.

Yellow weather warnings for rain and strong winds were issued across parts of the south of England and Northern Ireland respectively on Thursday. The caution for the south of England expired at 11.59pm on Thursday while the warning for Northern Ireland said 'a few' homes and businesses could be flooded and is in place until 3am on Friday. The unsettled conditions are expected to continue into Easter, as the bank holiday weekend leads into a two-week break for many schools.

 

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