The BBC's weather services have been hit with a "data issue" this morning, leading to forecasts of hurricane force winds across the UK - including "14,747 miles per hour" gusts in Berkshire. 

People across the UK woke up this morning to find the alarming prediction on the BBC app and website. 

In Reading, the forecast is for winds that would be one hundred times stronger than a Category Five hurricane, which usually has winds of 150 mils per hour. 

 

Residents may have been surprised to see this prediction paired with a zero percent chance of rain. 

As of 9am today, the hurricane-strength winds are erroneously forecast to last until 11.59pm on Friday night. 

Cities across the UK have seen similar predictions, with forecasts for Manchester showing winds of more than 13,000 miles per hour. 

Graphics show estimated wind speeds of 13,508 mph in London - while Nottingham is set for a stifling night with temperatures of 404C.

"You may have notice some data issues on our app and website," a spokesperson from the BBC Weather said.

"We are working hard to fix it quickly. Sorry - please bear with us."

Forecasters have also acknowledged the issue on TV bulletins.

According to the service, Thursday's weather headlines for the UK should read that we will see colder, clearer air moving in this morning, with rain and drizzle in south and blustery showers near the east coast.