The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Otto hits the UK.
The storm, which is sweeping across the far north of the UK, has already brought gusts of up to 80mph across parts of northern Scotland. Heavy rain has also fallen in some areas causing travel disruption and power cuts.
This morning, forecasters have issued a fresh weather warning for parts of England including parts of the North West and Yorkshire. The yellow warning reaches the outskirts of Manchester, covering Glossop and Hadfield.
It came into force at 8.40am this morning and is set to last until 2pm. Forecasters predict that in the areas covered by the warning, strong winds brought by Storm Otto may bring travel disruption.
The Met Office has warned of some delays to road, rail, air and ferry travel. Bus and train services are also likely to be affected by the strong gusts.
Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely, with some short term loss of power and other service possible. The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) named Storm Otto after predicting the country will receive more severe weather on Friday afternoon compared to the UK.
Yesterday, Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: "Storm Otto will bring high winds and rain to the UK, with some northern parts of Scotland and the northeast of England likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph. Warnings have been issued and could be updated as Storm Otto develops.
"There’s a chance of travel disruption and high-sided vehicles could be particularly prone to disrupted plans in this set-up. There’s associated rain with Storm Otto, with 40-50 mm of rain likely to fall over parts of western Scotland."
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