A YELLOW weather warning has been put in place across the UK as strong winds are expected.
The Met Office has said the warning affects both Reading and Bracknell.
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Its website explains: "Strong winds on Friday are expected to lead to some travel disruption and perhaps some temporary power disruption."
It said it is possible there will be some damage to trees with debris on the roads.
It is also likely there will be some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport and some bus and train services will be affected with journeys taking longer.
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Reading
In Reading, there will be gusts of wind between 27mph and 40mph today (August 21).
Temperatures will be between 19 degrees at 9am with highs of 22 degrees at 3pm.
There is a 60 per cent chance of rain at 5pm this evening.
Bracknell
In Bracknell, there will be gusts of wind between 27mph and 43mph today.
Temperatures will be between 18 degrees and 21 degrees.
There is a 50 per cent chance of rain at 4pm this afternoon.
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