
Yellow Weather Warning Impacts Local Markets
Due to a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office for strong gusts on Saturday afternoon into the evening, several markets in the area have been affected.
A spokesperson from CJ's Events Warwickshire said: "This decision hasn't been taken lightly, whilst the winds are manageable, it is the gusts during the early morning in which has raised a Health & Safety concern for us. A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office, with speeds reaching 39mph throughout tomorrow morning. This totally exceeds the maximum safety limit for our market stalls. We take safety very seriously. We will not put life at risk to our traders, staff or visitors. We know many traders and visitors will be upset by this decision, but hope you can understand safety must take priority. No traders will be attendance at tomorrows market.