Winds of up to 70mph could batter London and Essex as the second storm strong enough to be given a name sweeps in to the UK this week.

The Met Office said Storm Barney is set to bring gusts of up to 70mph inland and potentially 80mph along exposed coasts, particularly in Wales and through the Bristol Channel this afternoon.

A yellow "be aware" warning for strong winds has been issued for Greater London as a series of low pressure systems move in from the Atlantic bringing unsettled weather.

Storm Barney is the second storm to be named under the "name our storms" project by the Met Office which asked the public to suggest names.