Lorries have fallen onto their sides, trees have blown over, and three men in Merseyside ignored safety warnings and went for a dip in the sea.
Meanwhile, North Yorkshire has been blanketed with a covering of snow - including Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub.
As we wait in Yorkshire to feel the full impact of the storm - expected later on this afternoon - here are the wildest photos from around the UK today (Friday, February 18).
. Wild waves
Waves crash against the sea wall and Porthcawl Lighthouse in Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales
. Cornwall
A fallen tree on Egloshaye Road in Wadebridge, north Cornwall Photo: Wadebridge Community Fire Station via PA
. Wales
A striking image of waves crashing against Porthcawl Lighthouse in Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales
1. Wild waves
Waves crash against the sea wall and Porthcawl Lighthouse in Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales
2. Cornwall
A fallen tree on Egloshaye Road in Wadebridge, north Cornwall Photo: Wadebridge Community Fire Station via PA
3. Wales
A striking image of waves crashing against Porthcawl Lighthouse in Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales
