A weather warning issued for Leek and many other parts of the country has now been upgraded from yellow to amber as storm Eunice approaches.

Nub News reported recently how a yellow weather warning had been issued for Friday earlier this week.

However, this has now been upgraded to amber for all of the UK south of Manchester, including Leek. A rare red weather warning has also been issued for parts of Cornwall, Devon and south Wales.

The amber weather warning which applies to Leek has been put in place from 5am - 9pm tomorrow (Friday 18th February).

The Met Office have also outlined what to look out for in the storm, which includes:

- There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life

- Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down

- Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights

- There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur , perhaps affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage

- Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties, and flooding of some coastal properties seems likely.

- It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees

More information on how to stay safe in the wind is available on the Met Office website.