Strong Winds Disrupt Travel, Fell Trees Across South East England, Wales

Strong winds across parts of England and Wales on Monday caused significant travel disruptions due to fallen trees blocking roads in Surrey, East Sussex, and South Ribble. Several roads including Woodbridge Road in Guildford and the A287 Churt Road were closed, and ferry services from the Port of Dover experienced delays of about 30 minutes. The Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for most of England and Wales, forecasting continued gusty winds likely to cause further travel and power interruptions. Commuters were advised to expect diversions, such as on Carrwood Road in South Ribble, where a fallen tree blocked traffic. Local residents described near misses with fallen trees, highlighting the severity and immediacy of the disruptions. Authorities prioritized clearing the blocked roads amid widespread demand on resources due to numerous fallen trees and other traffic incidents unrelated to the weather.