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Wrap up warm on Bonfire Night as strong gusts of wind batter UK

Two joggers and a cyclist battle through the November cold as storms are predicted to continue
Two joggers and a cyclist battle through the November cold as storms are predicted to continue (Picture: Rex)

People heading out for Bonfire Night should wrap up warm as windy weather hits this weekend.

High winds are likely to continue as cold air moves from the Atlantic and Scottish Highlands to the north and east of England.

There’s a chance snow could even be on the cards later this month, the Met Office has warned.

Temperatures in the Scottish Highlands are expected to dip as low as 5°C for Fireworks Night revellers.

Most people out and about in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will get warmer temperatures of around 10°C on Saturday.

Brits are in line for a pretty typical November weather according to forecasters – but this could change.

There could be an unseasonal drop in the mercury at the end of this month, according to meteorologist Steven Keates.

Speaking to Metro.co.uk, he said: ‘As we move from the end of next week, there might be a greater chance of seeing cold conditions across the UK, and that might increase the chance of snow.

‘At the moment, it is not looking desperately cold or unseasonable for autumn. It all looks quite normal, but changeable.’

A jogger walks through a gate today on a frosty morning near the river Cam in Grantchester, Cambridgeshire
A jogger walks through a gate today on a frosty morning near the river Cam in Grantchester, Cambridgeshire (Picture: James Linsell-Clark / SWNS)
High winds from storms caused the tree to seriously damage a Vauxhall Corsa and a Range Rover Evoque in Stamford
High winds from storms led a falling tree to seriously damage a Vauxhall Corsa and a Range Rover Evoque in Stamford (Picture: Stamford Mercury / SWNS)
James Clark, 56, who had his car damaged by the falling tree. Dramatic dashcam footage shows the moment a huge tree falls on a queue of cars after a weekend of stormy winds battered Britain ? with one driver having a very lucky escape. Liz Couzens, 34, caught the moment the tree fell and smashed into a Range Rover and a Vauxhall Corsa in St. Paul?s Street, Stamford, Lincs., on Sunday (31/10) morning. See SWNS story SWMDtree.
James Clark, pictured, had the windscreen of his Range Rover smashed in high winds (Picture: Stamford Mercury / SWNS)

Mr Keates continued: ‘From what I can see, and looking at the computer models, I am not seeing anything particularly cold or what would not be considered normal weather in November.’

England is likely to experience some milder, drier days than previous November months, he added.

It comes after stormy weather in Lincolnshire caused a tree to smash into two cars as they waited in a queue.

Dramatic dashcam footage captured the moment it smashed into a Range Rover Evoque and a Vauxhall Corsa in Stamford.

The Sycamore tree could not withstand the 50mph winds, with drivers hearing branches snapping as it suddenly toppled.

Both motorists were shaken by the accident although neither were injured.

James Clark, 56, was driving home from Homebase buying wood flooring when the falling tree broke his windshield.

The Stamford local desperately tried to protect himself by raising his arms, and fortunately got away with a scrape to his hand and left temple.

Police closed off the road until it was cleared by a tree surgeon and the property tenant.

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