Storm Gerrit Alert: Wednesday Disruptions Expected

Motorists are advised to be cautious due to hazardous driving conditions expected when Storm Gerrit strikes on Wednesday.

The UK will face the impact of the storm, with multiple yellow wind and rain alerts issued.

The Met Office named the storm, anticipating heavy travel post-Christmas.

Travel delays are likely, according to the AA.

Starting in the west, Gerrit will sweep across the UK on Wednesday.

Wind advisories affect southern England, northwest England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with gusts up to 70mph in places.

Central UK is not under a wind warning.

Northern Ireland and parts of Wales could see up to 90mm of rain.

Scotland is on alert for rain, snow, or both.

Snow warnings are issued for much of Scotland.

Gerrit is this season's seventh storm, marking the earliest "G" named storm since 2015.

After Storm Pia, which caused extensive disruptions and damage, the AA recommends increasing the following distance and warns of sudden wind gusts.