Storm Ellen to bring strong winds as Met Office issues yellow weather warnings

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The Met Office has put two yellow weather warnings in place and is warning that disruption to travel is likely. Storm Ellen will be sweeping north across Ireland on Wednesday night before dominating the weather for the rest of the week, forecasters have said.

A weather warning covering the most western parts of the UK is in place from tonight through to Friday evening. A second yellow warning, which covers most of England, all of Wales and southern Scotland, has been issued for Friday from 4am to 6pm.The Met Office has warned that people in affected areas may see some delays to public transport and problems on the roads.The strong winds may also bring power cuts and damage to trees.Storm Ellen, named by Met Éireann on Tuesday evening, will.