Storm warning

Thursday 21st September
This applies to the UK, from Cornwall north to southwest Scotland: Winds up to force 11 are likely in the Southwestern Approaches, the Irish Sea up to the Galloway coast. Gusts up to or in excess of 80 mph are possible, leading to structural damage.

People in the areas adjacent to the coastal points mentioned below should closely monitor the Met Office bulletins.

I copy the Strong Winds warnings from the Met Office, issued on Thursday 21 September 2006 at 1047

Lyme Regis to Land's End including the Isles of Scilly
Southerly winds will increase to force 6 to gale force 8 early this afternoon, and to severe gale force force 9 or storm force 10 by early evening. Violent storm force 11 is likely around western Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Land's End to St David's Head including the Bristol Channel
Southerly winds will increase to force 6 to gale force 8 this afternoon, and to severe gale force force 9 or storm force 10 this evening. Violent storm force 11 is likely around Land's End and St David's Head.

St David's Head to Colwyn Bay including St George's Channel
Southerly winds will increase to force 6 to gale force 8 later this afternoon, and to severe gale force force 9 or storm force 10 this evening.