The Met Office is warning of severe gales and heavy winds tomorrow morning as Storm Bert breezes through the British Isles.
Gusts of up to 70mph will hit the island with the Steam Packet warning about possible disruption throughout the next few days.
Issuing a yellow warning, the Met Office says: “Deep Atlantic low will produce a period of gale or severe gale southeast winds later tonight and at first tomorrow.
“Gusts of 50-60mph will occur in most areas, with 60-70mph possible in a few places. Some damage to trees and minor structural damage is possible. Winds ease and swing south or southwest later in morning, but will remain strong to gale force right through until Monday.
“Also, persistent and heavy rain will arrive about 3 or 4am, lasting through the morning until easing in the afternoon. Totals of 20-40mm on low ground, with around 50mm on the hills.
“Localised flooding is likely where drains are blocked, and with the winds there will be difficult driving conditions for several hours.”
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