Heavy rain and up to 50mph gusts of wind are set to batter Lincolnshire over the next few days as Storm Freya is set to arrive in the UK.
The Met Office has said that the storm will bring very strong disruptive winds to large parts of the UK, with the strongest winds over parts of England.
For Lincolnshire a yellow warning for wind is in place between 3pm on Sunday, March 3 and 6am on Monday, March 4.
South-westerly winds will strengthen through Sunday afternoon, with gusts of 55-65 mph expected widely across England, Wales and southern Scotland.
Gusts of 70-80mph are likely around coastal areas.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Jason Kelly, said: “Storm Freya undergoes rapid cyclogenesis late Saturday and early Sunday as it moves across the eastern Atlantic Ocean towards the British Isles, this means the area of low pressure will deepen quickly as it moves towards us.
“This is a developing situation and the track of Freya’s strongest winds could change over the next few days, so we are advising people to keep an eye on the latest forecast and warnings from the Met Office.
Describing the potential impacts of Storm Freya, Jason said: “Where winds are strongest we can expect significant disruption to travel, with damage to buildings and trees likely.
"It’ll be especially dangerous near coastal areas due to the wind whipping up large waves.”
Richard Leonard, Head of Road Safety for Highways England: “We’re encouraging drivers to check the latest weather and travel conditions before setting off on journeys and consider if their journey is necessary and can be delayed until conditions improve.
"If you do intend to travel, then plan your journey and take extra care, allowing more time for your journey."
Here's the forecast for your area:
Lincoln
On Saturday forecasters say there could be a chance of heavy showers first thing before these clear in the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the region of 13C.
On Sunday a yellow warning for wind kicks in with chances of heavy rain in the afternoon and highs of 10C.
In the evening wind speeds are expected to reach up to 45mph.
Boston
Weather watchers have said that in Boston it is expected to be a largely cloudy day with outbreaks of sunshine and highs of 13C.
Later on wind speeds are expected to reach 33mph.
Looking to Sunday heavy rain is predicted in the afternoon with temperatures reaching 10C.
Overnight wind speeds will be around 46mph.
Skegness
On Saturday in Skegness it is expected to be dry for the most of the day with a chance of showers in the evening.
Temperatures are expected to be around 12C.
Forecasters say on Sunday there is a chance of heavy showers in the afternoon with temperatures around 10C.
Wind speeds overnight are expected to reach 48mph.
Sleaford
On Saturday forecasters say it is predicted to be a cloudy day with some outbreaks of sunshine. Temperatures will be in the region of 13C.
On Sunday a yellow warning for wind kicks in with chances of heavy rain in the afternoon and highs of 10C.
In the evening wind speeds are expected to reach up to 47mph.
Gainsborough
Weather watchers have said that in Gainsborough it is expected to be a largely cloudy day with outbreaks of sunshine and highs of 13C.
Later on wind speeds are expected to reach 35mph.
Looking to Sunday heavy rain is predicted in the afternoon with temperatures reaching 10C.
Overnight wind speeds will be around 46mph.
Grantham
On Saturday in Grantham it is expected to be dry for the most of the day with a chance of showers in the evening.
Temperatures are expected to be around 12C.
Forecasters say on Sunday there is a chance of heavy showers in the afternoon with temperatures around 10C.
Wind speeds overnight are expected to reach 47mph.
