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Parts of the UK are set to be battered by winds of up to 70mph this weekend as Storm Kathleen tears across the country.
A danger to life yellow wind warning is currently in force as strong gusty winds will hit western areas of the UK through Saturday.
A further yellow warning for wind has been issued for north-west Scotland on Sunday between 9am and 3pm.
Across the island of Ireland, thousands of customers have been left without electricity as an orange wind warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford came into effect at 7am and will lift at 2pm, while another status orange wind warning is in place for Galway and Mayo until 6pm.
Power outages reported on Saturday morning were concentrated in the south and west of the country.
But for the eastern side of the UK, this weekend will bring some “unseasonably warm air” leaving parts of Britain warmer than Lisbon, Portugal where temperatures hover at 17C.
“When combined with sunny spells in East Anglia we could see temperatures reaching 21°C or 22°C for a time on Saturday.
“These temperatures are well above average for the time of year and the highest we’ve seen in the UK since last October,” Met Office chief meteorologist Dan Suri said.
Power cuts for thousands as Storm Kathleen sweeps across Ireland
Thousands of customers have been left without electricity as Storm Kathleen sweeps across the island of Ireland.
An orange wind warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford came into effect at 7am and will lift at 2pm, while another status orange wind warning is in place for Galway and Mayo until 6pm.
A yellow wind warning is in place nationwide until 8pm.
Power outages reported on Saturday morning were concentrated in the south and west of the country.
Forecaster Met Eireann has warned of gale force southerly winds bringing a risk of difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, power outages and flooding along coastal areas.
Southerly winds bringing warmer temperatures today
Met Office meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer said: “The storm is the reason we are seeing the warmer temperatures, because the location of the storm – situated out towards the west of the UK – is bringing a southerly wind across the UK.
“This is bringing those warmer temperatures from the continent, meaning we are likely to see temperatures reaching 22C.”
The highest temperature of the year so far was 19.9C, recorded at the end of January at Achfary in north-west Scotland.
Dozens of flights cancelled as Storm Kathleen hits UK
Dozens of UK flights have been cancelled as Storm Kathleen brings winds of up to 70mph – and potentially the hottest day of the year so far.
About 70 flights departing and arriving at UK airports before midday on Saturday have already been cancelled as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind.
A further yellow warning for wind has been issued for north-west Scotland on Sunday between 9am and 3pm.
Trains across Scotland to run slower
Network Rail Scotland says: “Storm Kathleen will bring 50-60mph winds to Scotland from around lunchtime today. Based on that, we’ve taken the decision to slow trains down in several areas between 12 noon and 7pm.
“On the West Highland Line, trains will run slower than normal along most of the route – including the Oban and Mallaig branches. On the Borders Railway, trains will run slower than normal along the entire route.
“On the Glasgow Central – Edinburgh Waverley routes, we’ll also slow trains down. For services running via Carstairs it’ll be for around 6 miles near Auchengray. For services running via Shotts, it’ll be for around 8 miles between Shotts and Addiewell.
“Our specialist weather forecaster, based in our control room, will monitor the storm using live wind data. If we can remove these speed restrictions sooner, we will. Likewise, if we need to take further action, we will. If that happens, we’ll let you know though.
“If you’re travelling one of the routes we’ve mentioned today, your journey will take longer than usual, so please do check your journey before you leave the house. We’ll update you again following our next extreme weather meeting at lunchtime.”
Mapped: Which parts of UK will be battered by Storm Kathleen
The storm, the 11th of the season and named by the Irish Meteorological Service on Thursday, rolled in with blustery conditions on Friday.
UK set to have hottest day of year so far – as Storm Kathleen tears towards Britain with danger-to-life winds
The Met Office said temperatures on Saturday could reach up to 22C in East Anglia, but issued a yellow warning elsewhere for gusts of up to 70mph.
Road, rail, air and ferry travel could all be disrupted as Storm Kathleen rolls in, forecasters said.
Mercury could hit 21C
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Storm to pass over Ireland and west of England
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