The Met Office has upgraded previous warnings and say the gusts associate with Storm Eowyn will case "very dangerous conditions and significant disruption" on Friday from 10am until 5pm.

A spokesperson stated: "Southwesterly then westerly winds will rapidly increase from west to east Friday mid-morning onwards into the afternoon, with peak gusts of 80-90 mph fairly widely and perhaps up to 100 mph along exposed western coasts.

"This brings the risk of significant disruption to transport and power supplies as well as dangerous conditions outdoors. Winds will gradually ease through Friday evening."

The Met Office say things to expect include flying debris resulting in danger to lives, very dangerous driving conditions, power cuts, damage to buildings and homes and roads, bridges and railway line closures.

The warning continued: "Keep yourself and others safe; avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.

"Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property. If you can do so safely, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

"Being outside in high winds makes you vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors if you can.

"People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

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"If you live or work on the coast, beware of large waves, even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

Rail passengers could become stranded in the north of England on Friday as LNER has warned there will be no trains in either direction north of Newcastle from 11am on Friday.

“Services north of York will also be subject to short-notice cancellation and significant delay,” an LNER spokesperson said.

“Alternative travel options will be limited due to the nature of the weather.”

By Saturday, the strongest winds will have dropped for most of the country, but Storm Eowyn will continue to bring gusty weather to Scotland on Saturday, with a yellow warning in place from 12am until 3pm.