Winds of up to 80mph are expected to batter south England today, with Buckinghamshire residents told to expect severe gales and heavy rain.

As Britain braces itself for Storm Barney to hit, weather forecasters are warning of travel disruption, possible flooding and that gusts of that strength could bring down trees and lead to some damage to weakened structures.

There is a yellow alert of wind and rain in place for most southern parts of England, from 10am to 11.45pm today.

As well as hitting Buckinghamshire, the storm is expected to have an impact on Greater London, Oxfordshire and Windsor and Maidenhead, amongst other places, as well.

Met Office said that west to south-westerly gales and locally severe gales are likely to sweep eastwards across parts of Wales, southern, central and eastern England later on Tuesday.

Gusts could reach 60-70 mph inland and possibly 80 mph along exposed coasts, particularly Wales and through the Bristol Channel.

And they are also warning the public that flooding is possible either from standing water or from rivers already swollen by recent rainfall.

This could lead to further disruption to travel and potential flooding to properties.

For more information visit www.metoffice.gov.uk