Weather warning issued for high winds
The Yellow Warning is valid from 2pm on Monday, 1 June until 6pm on Tuesday, 2 June.
An initial swathe of southerly gales accompanied by heavy rain will move east across many parts later on Monday, giving gusts of 40-50 mph widely but 60-70 mph across exposed Irish Sea and perhaps some English Channel coasts.
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Large waves will affect some coasts in the west and south at times.
Given the unseasonable nature of the winds, the public should be aware of the potential for disruption to transport and outdoor activities.
This is due to a powerful jet stream stretching across the Atlantic into the UK will steer a number of active weather systems across the UK during Monday and Tuesday.