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"Transport disruption" has been predicted for today as a yellow weather warning has been issued. The Met Office has issued the warning for the weekend, with "strong winds" expected throughout today, Saturday, until 9pm tomorrow. The weather service says delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are "likely".
Bus routes and train services are also predicted to be affected, with "some journeys taking longer". Winds of over 50mph are expected in Bolton, with a "small chance" that they could reach 70mph elsewhere. A Met Office spokesperson said: "Strong westerly winds are expected to develop through the course of Saturday, with gusts of 50-60 mph developing quite widely across this region, and a small chance of gusts reaching 70 mph around some coasts and high ground areas.
"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. "Dangerous coastal conditions can be expected too, with large waves an additional hazard. "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 of gusts 70 mph are possible, especially in the north and west. In addition, squally showers are likely with some hail and thunder possible in places." Read more: The pub with a point to prove for the holiday season Read more: 'The view is fantastic' as first residents move into town centre's newest development Read more: Inquest to be held into tragic death of 16-year-old found in woodland near hospital Bolton forecast 9am - 9° and 43mph winds 10am - 10° and 43mph winds 11am - 10° and 42mph winds Noon - 9° and 44mph winds 1pm - 9° and 44mph winds 2pm - 8° and 46mph winds 3pm - 8° and 46mph winds 4pm - 7°and 47mph winds 5pm - 7° and 48mph winds 6pm - 7° and 50mph winds 7pm - 6° and 48mph winds 8pm - 6° and 48mph winds 9pm - 5° and 50mph winds 10pm - 5° and 52mph winds 11pm - 5° and 52mph winds.
