Summary: Becoming very windy overnight. Some heavy rain at times.

This evening and tonight
Outbreaks of rain will become more persistent and heavier for a time. The southerly wind will strengthen with gales or severe gales developing in places later. Minimum temperature 11 deg C (52 deg F).

Saturday
The very strong winds should ease through the morning. Mostly cloudy with some heavy rain at times, clearing away early afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 deg C (57 deg F).

Outlook for Sunday
Breezy with some showery rain at times. Some bright spells.

Text issued at: 1800 24 Nov 2006

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These warnings are issued to help the public make informed decisions that protect their life, welfare and property in the event of severe weather in the next few hours. They are issued when fixed weather thresholds are met.

Severe Gales
Affecting Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Southend-On-Sea & Thurrock
Southeasterly winds will increase during Friday evening. Severe gales are expected to develop soon after midnight with gusts to 60 mph in many areas and locally 70 to 75 mph in exposed regions. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice on traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.

Issued by Met Office.
Valid from: Saturday 25 November, 2006 at 00:00
Expires on: Saturday 25 November, 2006 at 09:00

Severe Gales
Affecting Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Peterborough & Suffolk
Southeasterly winds will increase during Friday evening. Severe gales are expected to develop soon after midnight with gusts to 60 mph in many areas and locally 70 mph in exposed regions. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice on traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.

Issued by Met Office.
Valid from: Saturday 25 November, 2006 at 03:00
Expires on: Saturday 25 November, 2006 at 09:00

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These warnings are issued to help the public make informed decisions that protect their life, welfare and property in the event of severe weather over the next few days. They are issued when fixed weather thresholds are met.

Severe Gales
Expected from 21:00 Fri 24 Nov to 15:00 Sat 25 Nov

The risk of disruption in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Southend-On-Sea, Suffolk & Thurrock is 60%

Make sure you know what to do when severe weather is forecast, follow our severe weather advice. For more detailed weather information in your area, contact Weathercall.

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