Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas.

With trees and buildings already damaged by Storm Eowyn, there is greater risk than normal from Storm Herminia, with weather warnings in place into next week.