Yellow weather warning set for Halifax this weekend

Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for wind and rain in Halifax this weekend.
Yellow weather warning set for Halifax this weekendYellow weather warning set for Halifax this weekend
Yellow weather warning set for Halifax this weekend

The warning comes as Storm Bella is officially named as strong winds and heavy rain are forecast from December 26.

After a relativity calm and cold day on Christmas Day, conditions across the UK will turn increasingly unsettled through Saturday (December 26) and into Sunday (December 27) with strengthening winds and heavy rain moving in from the north.

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The Met Office advises that heavy rain combined with strong winds may lead to some disruption and flooding in places.

The forecast in Halifax is very windy on Boxing Day, with gales and occasional rain.

Largely sunny but cold Sunday and Monday with the possibility of some wintry showers over the hills, perhaps spreading to low levels.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wardle, said: “Conditions will turn very unsettled after Christmas day, with a large area of low pressure sweeping across the UK from Boxing Day. Very strong winds will impact much of England and Wales, with particularly strong gusts on south west facing coasts.

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“Heavy rain will also move in from the north, with heavy downpours through the afternoon in Scotland and Northern Ireland moving south across England and Wales overnight. This will be a notable change from the calmer conditions over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so take extra care and stay up to date with the latest forecast.”