‘HURRICANE-SUN’, strong winds and unseasonably warm temperatures are being experienced in Gloucestershire today.

This comes with the after effect of ex-hurricane Ophelia which sweeps in along the western seaboard of Ireland today.

Many in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire will have experienced unseasonably warm temperatures over the weekend and have continued to do so today.

A new addition today has been the ‘hurricane sun’ a noticeably red glow from the sun and hazey orange sky as a result of the former hurricane Ophelia.

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Above - the 'hurricane-sun' over Nailsworth

This glow is caused by dust which has been picked up from areas in the hurricane's path.

Alongside this, the Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the south west, along with other regions up the west side of the UK.

Temperatures across large parts of southern and eastern England became increasingly warm over the weekend and are expected to reach 20°C and above today, with isolated spots possibly reaching 24 °C.

The average maximum temperature for England in October is around 14°C.

These high temperatures are, in part, due to the influence of ex-Ophelia which will draw up very warm air from Spain on its eastern flank.

Hurricane Ophelia, which developed southwest of the Azores, had reached Category 3 status.

When it turns north-east across the North Atlantic, Ophelia will lose energy as she passes over cooler waters.

Before reaching the UK the system will lose its tropical characteristics and will no longer be classified as a hurricane.

However, it will still have sufficient energy to produce impacts, such as very strong winds and heavy seas, leading to dangerous conditions in exposed locations.

Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire is set to miss the brunt of the strong winds, however those crossing the Severn Bridge or driving caravans, towing trailers or riding bikes are advised to take precautions in exposed locations.

Speeds are restricted to 40mph on the Severn Bridge crossings as a result of this advice.

Winds may reach as high as 40mph in some areas, with other regions in the UK set to receive 60-80mph.