Nick Miller gives the latest weather forecast
Severe gales of up to 80mph (129km/h) could hit parts of northern England and north Wales overnight, the Met Office is warning.
A spokeswoman said “very, very strong winds” were expected and could cause disruption and damage to trees.
Met Office weather warnings are in place for north West England, Yorkshire and Humber, and Anglesey.
Roads, bridges and ferry services in Wales were affected on Thursday morning by strong winds and localised flooding.
West to southwesterly winds are forecast to strengthen in northern England and north Wales during the late afternoon, building to a peak by the middle of the night, and easing off slowly through Friday morning.
The Highways Agency said it had issued an Amber Alert for high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes travelling in north-east and north-west England because of the increased risk from strong winds.
BBC weather forecaster Nick Miller said exposed costs and hillsides, especially across the Pennines, would feel the brunt of the winds.
“You will hear the wind outside when you’re trying to sleep,” he added.
Showers are also expected during the afternoon and overnight across much of the UK, with the heaviest rain likely in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Strong winds and rain on Thursday forced the closure of the old M48 Severn Bridge crossing to high vehicles, and the introduction of speed restrictions on the A55 Britannia Bridge at Anglesey and along the south Wales stretch of the M4.
Ferry services were also disrupted, and there were reports of fallen trees and power cables in Monmouthshire and Camarthenshire.
Flight and ferry crossings to the Isle of Man have also been cancelled.
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