Strong winds over 70mph exacerbated by Hurricane Ian set to batter Britain today

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Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and rain, thanks to the effects of Hurricane Ian.Powerful gusts of up to 75mph could create hazardous driving conditions as well as have the potential to delay public transport today (September 30).Nearly all parts of the UK will experience forms of heavy rain throughout the day with the Met Office stating the tropical jet stream as the cause for today's torrential weather conditions. READ MORE:'Dramatic shift' in UK weather to come as Indian blast to hit within daysThe UK's weather forecast has been aggravated by Hurricane Ian that has caused unspeakable damage in Florida, which has resulted in several deaths.Winds of 155mph were experienced in the state that has also left over a million people without power.Chief meteorologist Chris Almond said: "It will bring a much wetter and windier spell than we’ve seen so far this autumn, but nothing that is unusual for the time of year.“The fast-moving system will bring strong gale force winds, locally in excess of 60mph, and heavy rain into the northwest before pushing quickly southeast through the day."Later in the day, parts of southeast England could experience winds of around 55mph, which may impact the English Channel too."The strongest winds are likely to be the southerlies ahead of the front, with gusts of 65 to 70 mph in coastal parts and perhaps 75 mph around the Northern Isles."Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services said that Hurricane Ian is not the sole reason for the UK's bout of winter weather.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He said: "The areas highlighted are likely highest impacted, but more or less everywhere will.