Storm Dudley latest: Live updates from around Yorkshire as region expected to be battered by winds of up to 90mph

A photo posted on Twitter by account @TracyPowell123 shows a fallen tree blocking a residential road in Sheffield.

Ms Powell wrote that the tree, which is laying across Dobcroft Rd, forced her to do a u-turn.

A photo posted on Twitter by account @TracyPowell123 shows a fallen tree blocking a residential road in Sheffield.

Ms Powell wrote that the tree, which is laying across Dobcroft Rd, forced her to do a u-turn.

A multi-vehicle crash on the A64 in Yorkshire stopped traffic this morning (February 16), National Highways reported.

Traffic on the A64 eastbound between the A1036 at Dringhouses and the A19 at Fulford near York was temporarily stopped due to a multi-vehicle crash.

National Highways: Yorkshire reported the incident on Twitter at approximately 8.15am on Wednesday morning.

In an update at 9.34am, it stated that traffic remained at a standstill and that North Yorkshire Police were on the scene working to clear the collision.

At 9.55am, National Highways announced that all lanes had reopened - but that there was still approximately 4.2 miles of congestion, causing delays of around 15 minutes.

It added that motorists can expect to face around five miles of congestion, which is causing delays of 50 minutes above usual journey times.

More information to follow.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr will be closed on Wednesday due to high winds, it has announced. The garden centre, shop and Bettys Tea Rooms are open as usual.

“The RHS is sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes visitors and we thank you for your understanding. This decision was taken to ensure the safety of all visitors and staff,” it said.

“Anyone who has booked tickets in advance to visit the garden today should contact [email protected].”

“Please check the website at www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr or social media channels for further updates on when the garden will reopen.”

Countless rail services in and out of Leeds have been cancelled this morning following damage caused by the high winds of Storm Dudley.

LNER tweeted: "Due to damage to overhead electric wires between Doncaster and Leeds, services are subject to delays and cancellations." All LNER London Kings Cross trains in and out of Leeds have been cancelled through till lunchtime.

Elsewhere Northern Rail confirmed: "Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate the line is blocked."

Services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

A replacement Leeds to Wakefield Westgate Road replacement bus service has been requested.

Northern have confirmed that a ticket acceptance is now in place with CrossCountry services running between Leeds and Sheffield.

The A64 eastbound between the A1036 (Dringhouses) and A19 (Fulford) near York, traffic has been temporarily stopped due to a multi-vehicle collision, National Highways: Yorkshire has warned. It reported at 8.15am that there was 5.4 miles of congestion, causing delays of 40 minutes above usual journey times.

There is a particularly high risk that high-sided vehicles and other 'vulnerable' vehicles such as caravans and motorbikes could be blown over on the following sections of roads, National Highways warned.

If you're intending on travelling on any of the below routes during Wednesday evening, please plan ahead and check your route before setting off.

The A15 Humber Bridge is closed in both directions, to high sided and vulnerable vehicles, due to strong winds, National Highways has warned.

These restrictions apply to all vehicles with a height of 6ft 9 inches and higher, vehicles towing and to motorcycles.

Traffic wishing to use the northbound A15 should head west on the A180 on to the M180. At the end of this motorway join the M18 north and at the end of that motorway take the M62 eastbound and then on to the A63 eastbound.

For southbound traffic follow the above route in reverse: A63 west, M62 west and exit at J35 on to the M18 south. Exit at J5 and take the M180 eastbound and continue to the A180.

Strong winds of up to 90mph brought by Storm Dudley could pose a danger to life on Wednesday, forecasters have warned.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for “very strong and disruptive” winds which could cause widespread chaos, including a “good chance” of power cuts and disruption to transport services.

The warning says: “Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.”

The warning is in place from 4pm until midnight and covers a large belt across the middle of the UK, including regions north of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire and south of Perthshire in Scotland.

More information here: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/weather/storm-dudley-winds-of-up-to-90mph-could-endanger-lives-in-yorkshire-3570359

National Highways has named routes around Yorkshire as being among those of particular concern as the UK braces for the arrival of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice.

The agency is advising drivers to take care and be prepared for strong gales after the Met Office issued a series of weather warnings for the days ahead.

Motorists, particularly those driving high-sided HGVs, caravans and motorcycles, are advised to check the weather and driving conditions before setting out on journeys.

More information: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport/drivers-warned-over-high-winds-as-storm-dudley-and-storm-eunice-set-to-hit-3569861