Winds of up to 100mph are
expected to batter west Wales and north-west England, with the Met
Office issuing its first "red warning" of the winter.
The warning for 13:30 to 21:00 GMT means there is a "risk to
life" and people should "avoid dangerous areas" with widespread damage
expected.
Meanwhile, work is continuing to tackle flooding which is affecting much of southern England.
There are sixteen severe flood warnings in Berkshire, Surrey and Somerset.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said today the prime
minister's pledge yesterday that money was "no object" to combat the
flood problems did not amount to a "blank cheque" for tackling floods.
The Met Office said: "Winds of this strength can cause
widespread structural damage, bringing down trees and also leading to
loss of power supplies.
"In addition, large waves are likely to affect some coasts.
The public should take action to alter their travel arrangements during
this spell of storm force winds."
Troops pledged
Swelling flood and ground water make several roads in Shepperton impassable by car
The Environment Agency is warning more homes could be flooded in Worcester
The agency says the River Severn is still rising but that new flood defences are saving 1,300 homes
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