Gusts of up to 41mph are set to batter east London later today (April 12), as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind.

The alert, which covers London, south-east England and south-west England, warned that strong winds would “potentially” cause “some disruption” throughout the day.

The forecaster added: “West or north-west winds are expected to increase during Wednesday morning, then remain strong for much of the day.

“Outbreaks of heavy rain or showers will accompany the strong winds.”

The unsettled conditions have been caused by an Atlantic low-pressure system that is moving eastwards across the UK.

Strong gusts and rain are forecast to affect east London until the end of the week.

But the weather is then set to become drier and brighter over the weekend, with highs of 18C forecast for the start of next week.

East London (Romford) forecast today

 

  • 11am - 26mph wind gust
  • 12pm - 33mph wind gust
  • 1pm - 37mph wind gust
  • 2pm - 39mph wind gust, 40% chance of light rain
  • 3pm - 41mph wind gust, 40% chance of light rain
  • 4pm - 40mph wind gust, 70% chance of heavy rain
  • 5pm - 33mph wind gust, 70% chance of heavy rain
  • 6pm - 31mph wind gust, 80% chance of heavy rain
  • 7pm - 28mph wind gust, 50% chance of light rain
  • 8pm - 26mph wind gust, 40% chance of light rain
  • 9pm - 25mph wind gust, 40% chance of light rain
  • 10pm - 27mph wind gust, 40% chance of light rain
  • 11pm - 27mph wind gust, 30% chance of light rain