A weather map shows Storm Eunice stretching across Europe as winds have seen parts of the UK grind to a halt this morning.
Severe weather warnings are in place across the country today as Storm Eunice is expected to bring 100mph winds.
The Met Office has warned that Brits could see widespread disruption to travel and services, while flying debris could result in a danger to life.
A map shared by The Met Office shows how the storm will make its way across the UK and Europe throughout Friday.
The weather forecaster has explained how the fast moving jet stream will help Storm Eunice strengthen over the coming 24 hours
The Met Office tweeted: "The #JetStream is a fast moving ribbon of air, several miles above the earth's surface #StormEunice is under a powerful part of the jet stream, where winds are close to 200 mph and this will help #Eunice to rapidly strengthen during the next 12-24 hours as it crosses the UK."
The graphic shows the storm making its way across the country from the south west.
At one point, London appears to be right in the middle of the storm before it travels further north towards Scotland and across Europe.
An amber weather warning for wind is in place across much of the country, while a rare red warning has been given to areas on the south west coast.
The Met Office has warned that flying debris could result in a danger to life, and damage to buildings and homes is likely.
Some may experience power outages as lines are brought down, as well as issues with mobile phone service and transport issues.
Many train line services have been cancelled amid safety concerns, and passengers who still choose to travel have been warned of further delays and cancellations.
Travellers have been warned that journeys could take up to twice as long as trains will be travelling at a reduced speed, and routes could be affected by falling trees and debris on the track.
Met Office chief meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “After the impacts from Storm Dudley for many on Wednesday, Storm Eunice will bring damaging gusts in what could be one of the most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years.
“The red warning area indicates a significant danger to life as extremely strong winds provide the potential for damage to structures and flying debris.
"Although the most exposed coastal areas in the south and west could see gusts in excess of 90mph, winds will remain notably strong further inland, with gusts of between 70-80mph for most within the amber warning area.”
