AN amber weather warning for wind has been extended and now covers much of the country - including all of the Bradford district. 

The forecaster is warning that strong winds associated with Storm Isha are likely to bring disruption.

An amber warning, which initially covered northern parts of the district, including Bingley and Keighley, has now been extended to cover much of the country and the whole of Bradford.

That is in place from 6pm today until 9am tomorrow. 

A yellow wind warning is also in place from 12pm until 12pm tomorrow. 

The weather agency says flying debris could result in "danger to life" while damage to buildings and homes is also possible. 

The amber warning says: "Very strong southwesterly winds will develop widely across Northern Ireland, western parts of England, Wales and the southern half of Scotland during Sunday evening.

"Gusts will frequently reach 50-60 mph, perhaps 70 mph at times in a few locations and, along exposed coastal stretches, 80 mph is possible at times.

"During the early hours of Monday winds will turn westerly and affect a wider area of southern Scotland and northern England, before easing through the morning."

Warning to drivers and tips to stay safe

As part of its warning, the Met Office says: "Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users.

"If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries and buses more room than usual.

"Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury.

"Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds and fences.

Looking ahead to the rest of the week 

Windy weather is set to continue, according to the Met Office.

The Bradford district is covered by a yellow weather warning, which begins at 4pm on Tuesday and ends at 12pm on Wednesday. 

The Met Office says: "Strong winds are expected from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning with disruption to travel and utilities possible."

It adds: "A spell of strong west or southwesterly winds is likely to affect Northern Ireland, north Wales, northern England and much of Scotland from Tuesday evening.

"Winds are likely to gust 45-55 mph inland. There is potential for winds to gusts 60-70 mph in a few places, although it is not yet clear where the most likely location for the stronger winds is at this time.

"Further updates to this warning are likely in the coming days."