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Ben Reid

Met Office Storm Dudley hour-by-hour updates as wind warning in place

Weather warnings for wind have been issued across the UK by the Met Office as two storms hit the country with strong winds this week.

Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice will bring blustery conditions with threats to transport disruption, fallen trees and damage to some buildings.

The first weather warning, which is yellow for wind, has been issued from 3pm on Wednesday, February 16.

Wind gusts in Nottingham are predicted to reach 47mph through the day, the Met Office predicts.

Storm Dudley is expected to bring a spell of very strong winds and a risk of disruption later Wednesday and into the small hours of Thursday, February 17.

On what to expect the Met Office said: "Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, as well as some roads and bridges may close.

"Fallen trees and some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen.

"Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"There is a chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."

Here's the hour-by-hour forecast for Nottingham on Wednesday, February 16:

9am, sunny, 11C, wind gusts 38mph

10am, sunny 12C, wind gusts 40mph

11am, sunny intervals, 12C, wind gusts 41mph

Noon, sunny intervals. 13C, wind gusts 38mph

1pm, cloudy, 13C, wind gusts 36mph

2pm, overcast, 13C, wind gusts 38mph

3pm, heavy rain (90% chance), 13C, wind gusts 38mph

4pm, heavy rain (90% chance), 13C, wind gusts 40mph

5pm, heavy rain (80% chance), 13C, wind gusts 47mph

6pm, light shower (50% chance), 12C, wind gusts 46mph

7pm, light shower (40% chance), 11C, wind gusts 43mph

8pm, light shower (30% chance), 10C, wind gusts 45mph

9pm, light rain (50% chance), 10C, wind gusts 45mph

10pm, light rain (40% chance), 9C, wind gusts 41mph

11pm, overcast, 9C, wind gusts 45mph

Midnight, overcast, 8C, wind gusts 42mph.

A second weather warning is in place on Friday February 18 from midnight to 9pm.

Storm Eunice is likely to affect the UK on Friday bringing a period of very strong winds that could cause significant disruption.

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