Gale force winds will be accompanied by spells of rain making for unpleasant road conditions. Highest gusts up to 70mph are expected towards Irish Sea coasts with some coastal routes being affected by large waves. Disruption to travel is likely with delays possible and power supplies could also be affected.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across the UK as wintry conditions batter the country today.

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for Yorkshire this weekend, with the Met Office predicting gusts of up to 70mph. The warning covers most of Yorkshire except for parts of the East Riding,