Motorists have been issued with an urgent warning across multiple parts of the UK as Storm Floris makes landfall.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for much of the north of England, North Wales and Scotland, with an amber wind warning for most of Scotland.
Road users in Scotland, North West, Yorkshire and Humber, and the North East of England are advised to check ahead and plan for disruptions to their journeys.
National Highways has warned that Storm Floris will bring strong winds across the network throughout Monday (August 4), with storm force winds expected in many northern parts of the UK.
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It warned that high-sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and other vulnerable vehicles are advised to "take extra care when travelling due to the increased risk".
Many inland areas are likely to see gusts of between 40 and 50mph, while storm force winds between 60 and 70mph are expected along coasts and high ground.
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