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A weather warning has been issued as Storm Hannah is set to bring strong winds and torrential downpours to North Wales.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning, which comes into force at 9pm on Friday and will remain in place until 3pm on Saturday.

The weather system has been named Storm Hannah by Met Eireann, the Irish equivalent of the Met Office.

The warning is mainly in place for south and mid Wales, but also covers part of the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd.

According to the Met Office, the strong winds could cause delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, with delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges also likely.

They said there could also be some short term loss of power.

Coastal communities may also experience large waves and spray from the sea.

(Image: Met Office)

The spokesman added: "Strong winds will push from west to east across parts of south Wales and southwest England late Friday, then across parts of central southern England through Saturday.

"Gusts of 60 to 70mph are likely around exposed coasts of south Wales and southwest England, whilst gusts of 45 to 55mph are likely across more inland parts of central and southern England on Saturday."

(Image: Met Office)

Current forecasts are predicting that the strongest winds in North Wales will be overnight in the west of the region, with gusts of around 50mph likely in parts.

Eastern areas are likely to escape the worst of the winds.

The storm is set to bring severe gales to Ireland on Friday night, with strong winds also expected for southern parts of the UK.

The wet and windy blast will sweep eastwards across the south of the UK on Friday night and Saturday morning.

Widespread showers and heavier bursts of rain are predicted and it will be very blustery at times with the risk of gales on southern and western coasts.

The warning comes after a similar yellow alert was issued by the Met Office yesterday for thunderstorms.

More thunder, as well as hail and heavy downpours, is likely in the coming days in North Wales, according to the Met Office.

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