Storm Dudley is bearing down on the nation bringing life-threatening winds to the UK this week.
Brits could feel the impact of Storm Dudley sooner than thought after forecasters moved forward the warning period.
The storm, which carries a "danger to life" weather warning, will likely start and finish earlier than expected, according to the Met Office.
Gusts of up to 90mph are set to batter the whole of the country due to a jet stream which was originally forecast to hit on Wednesday and Thursday under a yellow weather warning.
But this has now been upgraded to a more severe amber warning bringing life-threatening gales to parts of Northern Ireland, most of Scotland and the north of England.
This is set to reduce to a yellow wind warning by Thursday - after which Storm Eunice will bring strong winds and potentially snow to parts of the country on Friday.
The Met Office said "very strong and disruptive winds" are expected for the area with the risk of fallen trees, power cuts and transport delays and cancellations.
Weather experts are also warning of injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes.
Yellow wind warnings are in place for the rest of Northern Ireland and northern England, central Scotland and the Midlands on Wednesday and Thursday.
Storm Dudley is set to bluster its way southward with a yellow wind warning in place for southern Scotland and the rest of the UK.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "There is a small chance that flying debris will result in a danger to life, with fallen trees, damage to buildings and homes, roofs blown off and power lines brought down."
There is also a small risk of injury and danger to life from large waves along the coast.
Residents are urged to secure loose items outdoors, shut doors and windows, park vehicles in a garage where possible, and stay indoors during the storm as much as possible.
There are no UK weather warnings in place from Saturday onwards.
