Head teachers are closing schools in parts of England and Wales ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Eunice which has prompted a rare red severe weather warning from the Met Office.
Fears of the oncoming storm has also prompted Gloucestershire's Local Resilience Forum to declare a major incident due to the 'danger to life' posed by the storm.
In a message shared by Gloucestershire police, the forum says lives are at risk from flooding and high winds and door-to-door visits will take place at homes in vulnerable locations. Rest centres are also being set up for those who need it.
