It will move north-eastwards, gradually merging with the current area of low pressure across the north of Scotland.
This will cause a tight pressure gradient across most of England, Wales and Ireland and therefore strong winds are expected throughout today.
The strongest winds are likely to be across southern Ireland this morning and then the south of England and Wales through this afternoon.
Across the south of the UK and Ireland, gusts of 60-70mph are expected inland, and up to 80mph over coastal parts, such as the Bristol Channel and the English Channel.
In fact, coastal areas may see hazardous large waves too, especially for southwest Ireland and the north coast of Devon and Cornwall.
The strong gusty winds have caused disruption to travel and power supplies. There is also the possibility of damage to trees and structures.
As well as the strong winds, showers or longer spells of rain will be spreading eastwards through today.
The heaviest and most frequent downpours will be across the West, where hail and thunder are also likely.
However, Scotland and Northern Ireland shouldn't see too many showers and it will be much calmer there.
Tonight the winds should ease a little, but it will still be a wet and windy day tomorrow and colder air will give some wintry showers over high ground. The rest of the week will continue unsettled, but it shouldn't be as stormy.
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