The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind speeds of about 50-60 mph across the area today, with blustery showers expected this afternoon too.
Winds in the boroughs may reach gale force speeds of up to 70 mph in some exposed areas at some points during the day.
The yellow warning is set to stay in place until 7pm tonight and advises that people should be aware of any damage caused by the winds and minor disruptions to travel.
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