The Met Office has issued several weather warnings as two storms hit the UK.
Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice are set to impact the country, including Merseyside, with strong winds and potentially snow.
According to the Met Office, Storm Dudley will impact the northern half of the UK from Wednesday afternoon through to Thursday, while Storm Eunice will bring strong winds and potentially some snow for parts of the country on Friday.
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Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “An active jet stream is driving low-pressure systems across the country, both of which are likely to cause some disruption and National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued."
In Merseyside, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds for today and Thursday.
After a windy day, westerly winds are expected to increase further later on in the afternoon and evening.
There is still some uncertainty in the timing and location of the strongest winds but there is the potential for inland wind gusts of 60-70mph in places.
The worst of the winds will ease through Thursday morning, though remaining generally windy during the day.
Storm Eunice is also expected to bring some heavy rain and there is a potential for some significant snowfall over hills in the Midlands and further north,
National Highway head of road safety, Jeremy Phillips said: “We’re encouraging drivers to check the latest weather and travel conditions before setting off on journeys and consider if their journey is necessary and can be delayed until conditions improve.
"If you do intend to travel, then plan your journey and take extra care, allowing more time for your journey.
“In high winds, there’s a particular risk to lorries, caravans and motorbikes so we’d advise drivers of these vehicles to slow down.
“Drivers of other vehicles should be aware of sudden gusts of wind which can affect handling and braking, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes plenty of space.
"In the event of persistent high winds we may need to close bridges to traffic for a period, so please be alert for warnings of closures and follow signed diversion routes.”
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