Drivers are being advised to take care on the roads as strong winds and heavy rain from Storm Lilian batter parts of the UK on Friday morning. Authorities issued urgent Storm Lilian warnings as the storm intensified. #StormLilianWarnings
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for winds exceeding 75 mph. This warning affects parts of northern England, southern Scotland, and Wales. It remains in effect until 11:00 BST on Friday.
Forecasters warn that travel disruption is expected, with possible problems for drivers on the M6 motorway, A66 and A1.
Heavy rain is expected to spread eastwards across the country with the potential for some localised flooding.
There are also two yellow weather warnings for rain in place in parts of south-west and eastern Scotland overnight until 09:00 BST on Friday.
There is a possibility of thunder, with up to 30mm of rainfall expected widely across both areas.
Lilian is the twelfth named storm of the season, the furthest through the list the Met Office has got since it was introduced in 2015.
Gusts of 50-60mph have been recorded widely and winds have already reached 72mph at Capel Curig in Wales.
These wind strengths would not seem that strong in autumn or winter, but are unusual for August, BBC Weather said.
Because trees are in full leaf, branches can fall more easily, which may lead to problems on the roads and rail networks.
There have also been warnings that flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas are likely. #StormLilianWarnings
Moreover, the impact of Storm Lilian is being felt nationwide. Emergency services are responding to the widespread effects, and the Storm Lilian warnings remain in effect. Therefore, it is crucial to heed these alerts for safety.
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