Britain braces for horror 75mph storm in just days as weather maps turn scary red

Snow is forecast in some places amid the storm, during which temperatures will feel like -6C and gales will reach 75mph, as the weather takes another unpleasant turn

Striking weather maps turn a scary red as 75mph gales will batter the UK during a fierce storm this week.

Forecasters say it will be wet and windy throughout Friday, and cold enough for snow in isolated places. The worst of the weather is likely across Wales, the Northwest of England and parts of Scotland as the low pressure moves in from the west.

Maps issued by forecasters at Metdesk show red hues across western parts of the UK, which denote the strongest winds. Gale speeds are anticipated to hit 75mph along Scotland's west coast, and parts of the Lancashire coast by 6pm on Friday. They will rage throughout th