Met Office warns powerful winds to hit UK with thousands urged to 'prepare emergency kit'

Met Office warns powerful winds to hit UK with thousands urged to 'prepare emergency kit' The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind on Wednesday with Brits in some areas of the UK warned to brace for winds of up to 70mph Parts of the UK are set to face up to 70mph winds tomorrow, according to a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office. People in the North West of Scotland are being warned to expect period of strong winds with some transport disruption likely the forecaster said. It also urged people to prepare an emergency kit in case of power cuts. The forecaster said: "People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items." Winds are expected to be strongest in the Na h-Eileanan Siar and Highland areas.