The BBC was forced to apologise after a technical glitch led to "hurricane force wind" forecasts for Cambridgeshire. 

Residents searching for the latest weather updates in the county were told to expect winds of more than 5,000mph. 

Huntingdon was forecast winds of more than 5,000mph.Huntingdon was forecast winds of more than 5,000mph. (Image: BBC Weather) The glitch affected users across the country, with forecast wind speeds of 13,508mph in London and overnight temperatures of 404C in Nottingham. 

Ely was also forecast winds of more than 5,000mph.Ely was also forecast winds of more than 5,000mph. (Image: BBC Weather) Presenter Matt Taylor said in a post on X: "Don’t be alarmed folks - Hurricane Milton hasn’t made it to us here in the UK! There’s been a data glitch between our suppliers and the app/online. Folk are working to solve the issue.”

Ely was forecast winds of more than 5,000mph.Wisbech was forecast winds of more than 5,000mph. (Image: BBC Weather)

In another post, presenter Simon King said: “Oops, don’t be alarmed by some of our BBC Weather app data this morning.

“Be assured there won’t be 14,408mph winds, hurricane force winds or overnight temperatures of 404C.”

March was forecast winds of more than 5,000mph.March was forecast winds of more than 5,000mph. (Image: BBC Weather)

A BBC Weather spokesperson said: "We're experiencing issues with our forecast data. We're working to resolve it. 

"Our apologies for the previous incorrect information - Hurricane force winds are not expected. 

Peterborough was forecast winds of more than 4,000mph.Peterborough was forecast winds of more than 4,000mph. (Image: BBC Weather) The Met Office forecast for the south east says: "A dry and bright day for many with a good deal of sunshine.

"Scattered showers will be mainly confined to the Norfolk coast, this combined with a northerly breeze will make it feel cooler here. Maximum temperature 12C."