Gusts of up to 70mph threaten to cause travel disruption and difficult driving conditions as the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo hits the UK.
Gales are expected to affect much of the country on Tuesday, leading the Met Office to issue a "yellow" weather warning for most parts, including the Midlands, northern England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and western Scotland.
While Monday night will see wet and windy conditions sweeping eastwards, the strongest winds are expected as the rain clears eastwards on Tuesday morning.
The Met Office said: "Gusts exceeding 50mph are likely inland, with 60 to 70mph gusts in exposed coastal areas in the west and north."
It added: "The remains of Hurricane Gonzalo will run eastwards across the Atlantic, reaching the UK on Monday night, bringing a period of strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.
"The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday as the low pressure clears eastwards.
"Some uncertainty remains in the track and intensity, but there remains the potential for localised disruption to travel, especially as the strongest winds will coincide with rush hour in places.
"Fallen leaves impeding drainage increases the risk of surface water affecting roads, while some damage to trees is possible, given that many are still in full leaf."
Hurricane Gonzalo caused widespread damage in Bermuda, pulling up trees and cutting power to 70,000 people.
It approached Bermuda as a Category 3 storm then weakened to Category 2 before moving ashore with sustained winds of 110mph (175kph).
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Gallery: Hurricane Gonzalo's Path
The latest predicted route of Hurricane Gonzalo sees it travel across the Atlantic towards the UK and Ireland. Pic: NOAA
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Forecasters say a downgraded weather system could hit Ireland in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with this image showing their current margin of error. Pic: NOAA
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Gonzalo could hit the British territory of Bermuda on Friday. Pic: NOAA
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A NASA satellite image shows the hurricane as it departed the Caribbean
Nearly all of the island's roads were impassable and cluttered with debris and fallen trees, police said.
The roof of Bermuda's hospital was damaged and there was also water damage in its new intensive care unit.
Royal Navy ship HMS Argyll, with a crew of some 180 sailors, has been sent to Bermuda to help with recovery efforts.
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