Emergency services have issued advice as the county prepares to be hit by Storm Brian this weekend.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for tomorrow (Saturday), which covers the Thames Valley.

Strong winds are expected from 4am, with the bad weather expected to peak between noon and 5pm.

Gusts of up to 60mph or 70mph could be felt, with average wind speeds of 40mph.​

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said it is expecting a "significant" increase in calls to the force, and is urging people to only call 999 in a genuine emergency, which is classed as an "immediate threat to life or property".

In a non-emergency situation, you can call 101.

TVP also said it anticipates the weather could result in damage to buildings, as well as some disruption to road networks.

Bucks Fire and Rescue has issued road safety advice, asking people to "take great care" when driving in the dark in areas that are flooded.

Keith Wheeler, Bucks Fire's road safety manager, said: "Check local traffic reports to see if the route is clear before you make your journey, and avoid travelling during the worst of the weather if you can.

"Take great care when driving while it’s still dark in areas that you know have flooded or been affected by severe weather on previous occasions, and please don't ignore diversion and road closure signs."

To see the driving tips, visit http://bucksfire.gov.uk/roads/driving-wet-and-windy-conditions.