Amber weather warning in force across parts of North Yorkshire
Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and disruption
An amber weather warning for winds has come into force across parts of North Yorkshire.
The Met Office has advised people to secure loose items outside homes as there could be a danger to life caused by flying debris.
National Highways, which operates motorways and major A roads in England, has urged motorists in Yorkshire to plan for disruption on Friday.
It has warned of "a particularly high risk" that high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes could be blown over.
Chris Wood, a roadside technician at the AA who is from Boroughbridge said: "First and foremost drivers should consider if their journey is necessary or consider waiting until the storm has passed.
"If you need to travel, choose main roads if you can, as these are less likely to be exposed to fallen branches and debris."
Rail passengers could become stranded 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.