The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning for Nottinghamshire as Storm Eunice looks set to batter the county with high winds.
The warning has been given from 3am until 9pm on Friday, February 18 and affects the entirety of the East Midlands.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday."
The public are being warned to expect "flying debris which could result in a danger to life" and that "damage and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down".
Roads, bridges and railway lines are also likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights, according to weather experts.
It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees - there is also a good chance of power cuts.
Storm Eunice is expected to come after Storm Dudley, which led to weather warnings being issued in Nottinghamshire on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 16 and 17.
The Met Office expects Eunice to bring gale force winds of around 60-70mph inland and is also expected to bring some heavy rain.
There is even potential for some "significant snow fall" over hills in the Midlands and further north.
National Highways Head of Road Safety Jeremy Phillips said of Storm Eunice: “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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