Met Office latest as TWO weather warnings in force for strong winds

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Two weather warnings are in force near Manchester, as the North West is braced for strong winds. The Met Office says windy conditions are expected across the region on Wednesday (December 18).

Forecasters have issued two yellow weather warnings for wind. The first warning, which was updated by the Met Office earlier today, lasts until 9am this morning.

It covers parts of Wigan, Warrington, Merseyside, west Lancashire and west Cheshire, plus North Wales and West Wales. In these areas, the Met Office says: "Strong winds on Wednesday morning may cause a few impacts to travel." READ MORE: 'He was the lowest of the low...

anyone with any awareness would not be frankly stupid enough to do it' Wigan is forecast for gusts of up to 58 mph at 8am, with light rain, while gusty winds are set to ease in the town by lunchtime.