Forecasters warn of strong winds

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Weather forecasters say parts of north Wales could be hit by gale force winds of up to 60mph.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for most of the northern half of the UK, running from Sunday morning to Tuesday.

The forecasters say a deep area of low pressure will move eastwards, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

The rain brought some minor disruption to a music and arts festival taking place in Gwynedd.

The estuary stage at Festival No.6 in Portmeirion will not now be used but all the acts will perform on other stages. The main stage's opening has been delayed until 14:00 BST.

Organisers said no events had been cancelled.

The weather warning issued by the Met Office covers Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy, Anglesey and most of Gwynedd.

"A swathe of strong to gale force south-westerly winds and rain is expected to move south east across the UK on Sunday with the strongest winds expected in the north and west," said the Met Office's chief forecaster, Andy Page, in the warning notice.

"This may be followed by a lull inland overnight before renewed strength develops on Monday.

"Gusts of 50-60mph are likely, with the potential for gusts to 70mph across exposed Scottish coasts and hills. However, some sheltered locations within the yellow area will miss the worst of the winds."

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Yikes! I can't believe they didn't cancel the arts and music festival.