Cheshire is bracing itself for around 24 hours of gale force winds expected to hit from tomorrow morning (Wednesday, December 10).
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind for the county and surrounding areas from 5am tomorrow until 6am on Thursday morning (December 11).
A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Very strong winds are likely to affect northern and central parts of the UK from Tuesday night until early Thursday as a very deep low pressure system moves slowly eastwards between Scotland and Iceland.
"Gusts of 60-70 mph can be expected within the warning area, with 70-80 mph in western and northwestern exposures. The strongest winds will slowly ease on Thursday morning."
With flooding and frequent wintry showers likely, people are asked to be aware of the potential for disruption to travel.
High winds battered Chester in February this year.
The Highways Agency is advising road users in the North West to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.
A Highways Agency severe weather alert has been issued for high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes due to the increased risk of such vehicles being blown over.
Cheshire police are urging drivers to take extra care when driving in hazardous weather conditions.
Roads Policing Inspector Richard Hill said: "This week alone we have seen a variety of winter weather including frost, heavy rain, strong winds, sleet and even snow in some parts of the county, and all of these conditions can make driving more hazardous.
"As this weather sets in the first thing I would advise all motorists to do is to ensure their vehicles are ready for the extra demands that will be placed on it. This includes checking oil levels, ensuring their window screen fluid is topped up with antifreeze, checking their tyre pressure is correct and making sure all of their tyres are in a suitable condition."
"Once on the roads, drivers need to be aware of the fact that driving conditions may be more difficult. For example, road surfaces are more likely to be wet in the winter months, which can make them slippery and cause flying spray which is another hazard. There may also be patches of mist, fog and ice, all of which make driving more dangerous.
"To reduce the risks all drivers need to ensure there are aware of the current conditions and reduce their speed to allow for them."
