A wind weather warning issued for the weekend has been extended - with a huge part of the UK now covered by the alert.

The Met Office yellow wind warning will run from 8pm on Sunday to 6pm on Monday and was expanded on Friday morning to now include most of England and Wales.

Areas now covered by the warning incluide the whole of Wales and most of England, including Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, the Midlands and the south.

Gusts of 45-55mph are expected across most of England and Wales - with up to 70mph possible along exposed coastal and hilly areas.

The strong winds could also cause some disruption to drivers and passengers on public transport, while power could also be affected, the Met Office warns.

The current Met Office UK forecast says the weather will be windy and wet an

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