Storm Eunice is set to cause significant disruption on Friday due to extremely strong winds, the Met Office has warned.
With high winds, forecasters have issued an amber weather warning for wind, saying "there is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life".
Winds could reach 60mph in Hereford, with the south of England expected to be the hardest hit.
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The Met Office is also warning that roofs could be blown off houses and power lines brought down, roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, and there is likely to be falling branches and some uprooted trees.
The amber weather warning will be in force from 3am until 9pm, with winds in Hereford set to reach almost 60mph.
This is the hour-by-hour forecast for Hereford on Friday
The Met Office said: "Extremely strong winds may develop over southwest England early on Friday, before spreading north and east during the day.
"Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the track of Eunice, there is an increasing likelihood of widespread inland wind gusts of 60-70 mph and up to 80 mph in a few places."
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It added: "Around coasts of west Wales and southwest England, gusts of 90 or possibly even 100 mph are possible.
"Winds are expected to ease across western areas through the afternoon, and eastern areas during the evening."
There is also the potential for flooding in Herefordshire, with the Environment Agency flood alerts for the Lugg, Arrow and Wye still in force.
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