Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind in Norfolk as Storm Isha on its way

A yellow weather warning will be in place for Norfolk this weekend as Storm Isha brings strong winds to the UK.

The Met Office has said that incoming winds could reach up to 70mph in exposed locations such as the coast and there could be some damage to buildings and power cuts.

The wind warning will be in place from midday on Sunday to midday on Monday.

Other areas of the country will have an amber warning for wind during the same time period.

Forecasters are suggesting that residents should prepare to protect their property by securing bins, garden furniture and trampolines which could be blown away.

The Met Office is warning people to expect:

• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
• Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
• Some roads and bridges may close
• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible