A WARNING of strong winds has been issued by the Met Office.

Gusts of 50 to 60mph are expected to hit the county as Storm Doris arrives, with a risk of winds of up to 70mph along the coast.

The fourth named storm of the year will bring even stronger winds, most likely across parts of northern England, Wales, the Midlands and later East Anglia, where gusts of 70 to 80 mph are likely.

It is predicted that travel services could be affected, including some restrictions on bridges and disruption to ferries. Damage to trees and buildings is also possible.

The warning is valid between 5am and 11pm today.

The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “A rapidly deepening area of low pressure, named Storm Doris, is expected to move quickly east across the UK during Thursday, with strong winds on its southern and western flanks.”

“Whilst there is confidence in the very windy spell, there is still some uncertainty about the track of Doris, and therefore the extent of the strongest winds.”