WEATHER WARNING: Strong winds forecast for Derbyshire

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for strong winds in Derbyshire.

By The Newsroom

Published 6th Feb 2016, 10:12 BST

Updated 6th Feb 2016, 11:19 BST

The yellow alert came into force for the whole of the East Midlands at 11am today (Saturday) and will remain in place until midnight.

A warning of possible travel disruption has also been issued.

A spokesman for the Met Office said: “Southerly gales will develop today as an active frontal system moves across the area from the west.

“Gusts of 40-50mph are likely quite widely inland with gusts of around 60-65mph affecting English Channel coasts at times.”

Winds are expected to steadily decrease from the west this evening.