Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Birmingham as strong winds set to batter region

Strong winds gusting up to 40mph are set to batter parts of Birmingham today. This has led to the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for the West Midlands and large parts of southern England.

The warning came into place at 10am today (March 13) and is set to remain in place until at least 6pm tonight. During this time gusts could surpass 40 mph in some areas.

The strong wind should keep the worst of the rain away, but only until tonight. Wind speeds are set to drop after the warning ends - but could be replaced by heavy showers.

During the afternoon there may be some spells of sunshine. However, these will quickly be replaced by clouds which will eventually lead to the rain tonight.

West Midlands Met Office forecast

March 13

Some bright interludes possible to start Monday but otherwise often cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. A mild day, but very blustery with strong winds and gusts. Maximum temperature 13C.

Outbreaks of rain continue through the evening but will transition to sleet and hill snow overnight. Turning frosty through the early hours with ice possible on untreated surfaces. Remaining windy. Minimum temperature -1C.

March 14

Sunny intervals and scattered wintry showers on Tuesday. Feeling noticeably colder than of late, particularly when exposed to the strong breeze - though this will ease into the evening. Maximum temperature 7C.

Wintry showers easing on Wednesday with periods of rain later, possibly preceded by hill snow. Turning milder again to end the week, but also wet and windy with heavy showers.