Dumfries and Galloway to be hit by 60mph winds as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

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Gale force winds are set to batter Dumfries and Galloway later today.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning from Tuesday afternoon with gusts of up to 60mph possible.

The whole of the region is covered by the yellow warning, which is likely to delay journeys and see coastal communities affected by spray and large waves.

The warning is due to come into effect at 3pm today and last until 8am on Wednesday.

A Met Office forecaster said: “Southerly winds will strengthen through Tuesday afternoon, evening and night, with gales developing along some exposed coasts.

“Peak gusts of 40-50 mph are likely fairly widely inland, with perhaps 50-60 mph in more exposed places, including along some coasts.

“This may lead to some disruption to ferry crossings, with tricky travelling conditions possible on higher level and west-east routes.

“Winds will start to ease in Northern Ireland during the early hours of Wednesday, and then in many other areas around or after dawn.”

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