The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of North West England.
According to forecasters. strong winds developing through Friday, February 15 may result in a series of disruptions, affecting both traffic and travel across the north. The main areas affected by the weather warning include Leeds, York, Middlesborough, and Newcastle.
People in these areas are being advised to take safety precautions as wind speeds could reach as high as 70mph, increasing the risk of danger, especially to high-sided vehicles. The Met Office has also told people to expect a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris such as tiles blown from roofs.