Drivers are being warned not to travel tomorrow unless it’s essential as Storm Eunice lands on UK shores.

The Met Office has warned that Storm Eunice will cause significant disruption and dangerous conditions

A rare red weather warning is in place for some parts tomorrow and the coming storm – the second of two to hit the UK this week – could see many parts of the country affected by strong winds of up to 90mph, with snow in some places. The Met Office has warned that Storm Eunice will cause significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds on Friday.

As such, safety on the roads will be paramount and the RAC has urged drivers not to head out on the roads.

RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “It’s vitally important drivers don’t set out during Storm Eunice unless it can’t be avoided. It might be better to make trips today or delay them until the worst of the storm has passed. Drivers who make unnecessary journeys risk putting themselves and their passengers in danger, as well as the lives of anyone who may need to help them should something unwanted happen.

“People who can work from home tomorrow should definitely do so, and we also urge people not to be tempted to drive to the coast to take photos of the extreme conditions.”

For those drivers who do have to make trips, Green Flag has urged drivers to remain cautious and to carry out the relevant safety checks before setting off on their journeys

Mark Newberry, commercial director at Green Flag, said: “It’s particularly important that people are as prepared as possible to withstand the high expected wind speeds and potential snow in some areas.”

Green Flag has also published its advice on how to drive in strong winds here.