High winds and heavy rain expected to batter Suffolk over three days – as yellow warning issued for England and Wales

Heavy winds and rain are expected to cause disruption over the weekend as a three-day warning has been issued.

The Met Office has placed a yellow weather alert for wind and rain covering the entirety of England and Wales.

It will be in place from 3pm on Friday until 6am on Sunday as gusts of between 40 mph to 70mph batter the country.

A spokesperson for the Met Office has warned of a small chance of flooding and damage to buildings, bringing with it flying debris.

Disruptions to public transport are expected and the body has also warned of a slight risk of injury and danger to life.

Much of the rain is expected in the north and west of the country, with snow also expected at higher altitudes.

Winds speeds are expected to be between 40 to 50 mph inland, although coastal areas may be blasted with 60 to 70 mph gusts.

The Met Office has also warned of the possibility of power cuts in some areas and people living on the coast should be aware of large waves.

In addition, commuters have been urged to take care when travelling, check road conditions, and plan for extra time.

As a reader, we know the value you place on trusted local journalism. At SuffolkNews we are committed to delivering the very best coverage from communities right across the county, and we can only do this with the support of our readers.

By becoming a subscriber you not only support us in this mission, you also unlock a whole host of benefits, including unlimited access to our ad-lite SuffolkNews website and digital editions of all our weekly newspapers. You can find out more about subscriptions here.

Use the promo code AshJones to get an annual subscription for less than £25 - we really appreciate your support. Thank you.