Shropshire weather warning as Met Office forecasts 70mph wind gusts - here's when and where

The Met Office has issued the latest Yellow Weather Warning for Shropshire running from midnight tonight - Saturday, December 21, through to 9pm on Sunday, December 22.

The warning covers the entirety of the county and Mid Wales, and tells people to expect strong winds, and potential disruption to travel and even power supplies.

An update from the Met Office said there could be gusts of up to 70mph in hilly areas, while hail, thunder, and squally showers were also possible.

The warning comes as the Christmas getaway continues, with many travelling cross-country ahead of the holidays.

The Met Office said: "Strong and gusty northwesterly winds are expected to develop on Sunday.

"Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected quite widely, and around some exposed coasts and hills gusts of 70 mph are possible, especially in the north and west.

"In addition, squally showers are likely with some hail and thunder possible in places.

"This has the potential to cause delays to public transport and some disruption to the road network, which may have a greater than usual impact given the busier pre-Christmas weekend travel."

The update also offered advice for travellers and residents to be prepared, saying: "Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

"People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items."

The warning comes after Shropshire and Mid Wales were hit by the effects of Storm Darragh earlier this month.

On that occasion there was widespread disruption due to fallen trees, while scores of households were left without power - some for several days.