British Airways is among those cancelling flights as 80mph winds sweep through the UK
Flights have been cancelled and drivers urged to take care as Storm Lilian sweeps across parts of the UK ahead of what could be the busiest August bank holiday on the roads on record. Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast in northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, with travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas likely.
Two flights from Leeds Bradford Airport were cancelled on Friday while three morning arrivals were diverted to Liverpool, according to the airport’s website. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain spanning much of South East England from 6am to 1pm on Saturday. RAC Breakdown spokeswoman Alice Simpson said the adverse weather and large volume of expected trips represents “a perfect storm” for drivers. She said: “Anyone driving in areas impacted by Storm Lilian should try to avoid exposed coasts and higher routes where there’s a greater chance of fallen branches and trees. It’s vital to lower your speeds and leave plenty of extra stopping distance to allow yourself time to react quickly.
Drivers are advised to use the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge as an alternate route. Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: “The strongest winds are likely to start forming through the early hours initially across parts of north Wales into the Liverpool, Blackpool area, and then crossing over the Pennines and into the east and north-east England – Yorkshire, up to Northumberland – before then clearing out into the North Sea.
Warning campers, Mr Dewhurst added: “The wind will pick up in that area through the night, particularly strongest towards dawn and then first thing in the morning, before then easing through the morning. There could be potentially some impacts from those strong winds, of 50-60mph in the area, so it’s worth making sure your tents are secured.”
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