A YELLOW weather warning for wind has been issued for Oxfordshire and other parts of the UK today.
It is in place until 3pm tomorrow and The Met Office forecasts wind speeds in Oxford will reach a high of 49mph.
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Here's what to expect:
- Some delays to road, rail, and ferry transport are likely.
- Delays or restrictions for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely.
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
- Some damage to infrastructure and trees/branches is possible, especially where made more vulnerable by Storm Eunice.
- Power outages are possible, and efforts to restore power to areas which have had interrupted supply in the wake of Storm Eunice are likely to be hampered.
Oxford is also set to get heavy showers today from 3pm to 8pm.
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