Bella to batter Southport as Met Office issue wind warning

Storm Bella will batter large parts of the UK on Boxing Day with the Met Office warning Southport could be hit by high winds on Boxing Day

A yellow weather warning for gale force winds has been issued for the North of England and Scotland while the main brunt of Storm Bella will land on the South coast.

A severe amber weather warning for wind has been issued across South Wales and southern England, where gusts could reach up to 70-80mph in hilly areas and coastal locations.

The Met Office has put out a lower level yellow warning for wind for the whole of England and Wales, and southern Scotland, in place from 3pm on Boxing Day until midday the following day.