The MET Office have issued a yellow weather warning due to high, forceful winds.

According to the warning, "Southwesterly winds will widely gust to between 50 and 55 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 65 mph over some exposed coasts and hills".

Gusts of wind will be at their worst between mid morning and mid afternoon.

The warning will subside by tomorrow. High winds in our area will reach speeds up to 44 mph.

Locally, we can expect light showers in the afternoon, turning into heavy rain by 4pm. Sporadic showers will continue throughout the day, with heavier rainfall returning in the evening.