Yellow weather warning that may cause travel disruptions issued, here’s how it will affect you

Easter Sunday brought beautiful weather across the country but the forecasts predict that it’s about to change.

The long weekend is set to end with heavy rain and strong gusts of wind. Here is what to expect in the coming days.

Travel delays and power cuts

Nothing is more certain in Britain than rain. After a gorgeous weekend, the country is bracing for wetter and windier weather, with yellow warnings issued for Tuesday and Wednesday.

The warnings for strong winds cover parts of Northern Ireland, southwest Scotland, all of Wales and western England between 3pm on Tuesday and 6am on Wednesday.

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The Met Office has also issued a second warning for the southwest of England and the southern coast of Wales from 6am until just before midnight on Wednesday.

With the yellow warning in place, people can expect delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, some bus and train services disruption and slower traffic on motorways and bridges.

Short-term loss of power and other services is also possible.

Some coastal routes, seafronts and coastal communities will likely be affected by spray and/or large waves.

Everything changes starting from Easter Monday

Gusts of 45-50 mph are possible inland and perhaps they could even exceed 60 mph in some Irish Sea coastal areas.

Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said:

Monday is certainly going to be that day of change, as low pressure starts to dominate the scene. With blustery showers, it's the day to do anything you want indoors.

The agency believes the ‘sustained period of wet and windy weather’ from Tuesday and into Wednesday brings the potential for heavy rainfall and even snow - although this will probably be confined to high ground in the north of the UK.

Winds could reach speeds of 70 mph in some exposed upland or coastal regions, with downpours set to dump up to 40 mm of rain, although the forecast remains uncertain at this stage.

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Sources used:

- Sky News: 'UK weather: Yellow weather warning issued after sunny Easter Sunday'