A YELLOW weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain is expected to hit Berkshire this afternoon. 

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for the south-east between 12pm today (Monday) and 9am tomorrow, warning of "disruptive" winds. 

Weather forecasters said: "Gusts are likely to widely reach 40 to 50 mph inland and as high as 60-65 mph around some coasts of southern England and south Wales.

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"The winds should gradually ease through Tuesday morning. The strong winds will be accompanied by some heavy rain at times."

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Transport services are likely to be affected including bus and train services.

Damage to outdoor temporary structures are possible and tree branches could fall down too.