The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in Kirkby and across Merseyside, which is expected to bring travel disruption during the affected period. The alert is in place from 6pm on Saturday 4 April 2026 until midday on Sunday 5 April 2026. During this period, wind gusts in the area are forecast to reach between 47 and 48mph, with sustained winds of up to 23mph.
The unsettled weather is being caused by a deep area of low pressure moving in from the North Atlantic. The national weather service has warned that these strong winds could lead to damage to buildings, such as loose roof tiles, as well as potential power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Travel conditions are expected to be particularly challenging, as this weekend is predicted to be one of the busiest on UK roads since 2022.
Motoring organisations including the RAC estimate nearly 21 million leisure journeys by car are planned across the country, while the AA predicts 21.7 million trips for all journey types. Officials warn that the wind could cause delays or cancellations across road, rail, air, and ferry services. According to National Highways, certain vehicles are at greater risk when driving in high winds. These include motorhomes, caravans, motorcycles, and high-sided vehicles such as transit vans and lorries.
Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys carefully and check for the latest updates before setting out this weekend.
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