European heatwave to lead to 55mph wind gusts in UK, warns Met Office

Sweltering temperatures in Europe are directing low-pressure systems towards UK and yellow wind warning is in place

Sweltering temperatures in Europe are directing low-pressure systems towards the UK and will lead to 55mph gusts and heavy rain this weekend.

A yellow Met Office wind warning is in place across south-west England and Wales until Friday evening, before another one covering swathes of central and southern England comes in on Saturday morning.