'Danger to life' warning as Met Office issues four day yellow weather alert across UK

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A 'danger to life' warning has been issued as part of a four-day yellow weather alert across much of the UK. The Met Office expects parts of the country, including Greater Manchester, to be hit by strong winds and heavy rain in the coming days, with speeds of up to 80mph in some areas and potential flooding.

A yellow alert for wind is in place across parts of the UK, including Greater Manchester, on Thursday (December 5). Further warnings for wind and rain are in place for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

In some areas, there is a 'small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris'. The Met Office says some areas of higher ground could also see flurries of snow. READ MORE Met Office weather map shows heavy snow to hit north west this week The first warning for strong winds comes in force at 3pm on Thursday (December 5) until 6am on Friday.

There will be 'likely' delays to public transport and potential power cuts, forecasters said. The further wind and rain warnings are in place over the weekend, with parts of the country likely to be struck by heavy rain and winds gusting to 80mph.