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).
6. Merseyside
A coastguard search and rescue team ask a swimmer to come out of the sea in New Brighton, Merseyside
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