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Batten down the hatches! Met Office warns of high winds in Burnham today

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People across the Burnham-On-Sea area are being warned to expect high winds today (Wednesday, April 12th).

The Met Office says the Burnham-On-Sea, Brean, Berrow and Highbridge area will see strong westerly winds with a yellow weather warning in force between 6am and 8pm.

Gusts from Storm Noa are forecast to increase in speed through the day in the Burnham-On-Sea area, peaking between 4pm to 7pm locally at over 60mph.

A Met Office spokesman says: “West or northwest winds are expected to increase during Wednesday morning, then remain strong for much of the day.”

“Gusts of 40-50 mph are expected widely within the warning area, but some coastal areas, could see gusts above 60-70 mph during Wednesday.”

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

See the Burnham-On-Sea weather forecast and Burnham-On-Sea tide times 

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