Weather warning sounded as Sheffield braces for Storm Bella

Sheffield along with other parts of the UK will turn increasingly unsettled today (Saturday, December 26) and into December 27 with strengthening winds and heavy rain moving in from the north thanks to Storm Bella.

A Yellow warning for wind for the whole of England and Wales been issued and will be in force from 3pm today until 12pm tomorrow.

The strong south-westerly winds will develop across parts of northern England and the far south of Scotland on Saturday afternoon, before transferring south-eastwards across the rest of England and Wales into Sunday morning, clearing by early Sunday afternoon.

Sheffield Boxing Day weather forecast with UK braced for downpours and wind warnings

Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely, with the potential for 60-70 mph in some locations. Hills and coasts exposed to the south-westerly winds could see gusts of 70-80 mph.

Deputy chief meteorologist Tony Wardle, of the Met Office, said: “Conditions will turn very unsettled after Christmas day, with a large area of low pressure sweeping across the UK from Boxing Day. Very strong winds will impact much of England and Wales, with particularly strong gusts on south west facing coasts.

“Heavy rain will also move in from the north, with heavy downpours through the afternoon in Scotland and Northern Ireland moving south across England and Wales overnight. This will be a notable change from the calmer conditions over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so take extra care and stay up to date with the latest forecast.”

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