Wind and ice warnings issued for Bristol

Yellow weather warnings of wind and ice are in place in Bristol tomorrow, with gusts due to reach speeds of up to 44mph and light snow showers forecast.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice between 3am and midday on Tuesday, and a yellow warning of wind from 9am until 6pm.

Surfaces will remain wet after continued showers of rain, sleet and snow, allowing ice to form, the Met Office says.

The ice warning urges the public to be aware of widespread icy stretches on untreated roads and pavements, and to take extra care when walking, cycling or driving in affected areas.

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Journeys through affected areas may take longer than usual, but road networks should be open.

The wind warning calls on the public to be aware of debris being blown around by strong gusts, and says some branches or trees could be brought down.

There may be localised travel disruption, and localised problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes.

Drive with care, especially on exposed routes, the Met Office says.

Bristol is set to see heavy rain overnight on Monday, turning to sleet by around 3am on Tuesday.

Light snow is forecast in parts of Bristol from around 6am until midday tomorrow, and temperatures could feel as low as -4C. Wind gusts are expected to vary between 33mph and 44mph.

Heavy rain is expected to replace snow from around midday on Tuesday, but showers are due to subside by around 3pm. Cloudy skies are forecast overnight and throughout Wednesday, with a few sunny intervals.

Strong winds are expected to continue, reaching speeds of up to 36mph, and temperatures could feel as low as -2C.

Thursday and Friday are set to be cloudy with a few showers, and no wind gusts are forecast. Temperatures could feel considerably warmer – up to 1C.