The public are being warned of travel disruption when winds of up to 55mph sweep through London and Essex.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as the tail of Hurricane Gonzalo hits the south east.

The strongest winds are set to coincide with the morning rush hour.  

There is diruption to air travel, with Heathrow Airport saying10 per cent of flights have been cancelled. 

The strongest winds are expected to occur when the rain clears, with driving conditions worsened by surface water, falling trees and gusts hitting 60mph. 

London Fire Brigade is advising the public to clear their gardens of items that could get blown away or cause damage. 

A spokeswoman said: "Fire chiefs have issued the following advice to help people stay safe during high winds - clear gardens, balconies and window sills of anything that could be blown away, take extra care if you venture outside and if you have a power cut be very careful if you use candles.

"The brigade is prepared and trained to deal with severe weather, including high winds and also has a role in coordinating the national response to severe weather including storms and floods."