Storm Brian is set to batter the UK this weekend with 50 to 80 mph winds, just days after Storm Ophelia.

Following the devastation of Ophelia earlier this week, which killed three people, Brian will bring more strong winds.

UPDATE: Storm Brian officially named and weather warning could be ramped up

Dave Reynolds, forecaster for The Weather Company, said: “We expect winds of 80mph perhaps stronger in coastal regions and although these might not be as strong as Ophelia it is important to note that many trees may have been weakened earlier in the week.”

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 4am to midnight on Saturday.

The warning, which has been issued for London, reads: "A spell of strong southwesterly winds is expected. Some coastal routes and communities are likely to be affected by large waves, with potential for flooding of properties.

"Some transport disruption is likely across the warning area, with delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport. Short term loss of power and other services is also possible."

Storm Brian will hit coastal towns and London the worst with high winds hitting already vulnerable parts of the country.

The ex-hurricane Ophelia killed three people with winds reaching up to 100mph in Ireland. It was compared to the storm of 1987 where winds hit 134 mph.

The devastation from Ophelia left 360,000 people without power which was a result of trees falling onto power lines.

A Met Office spokesman said of Storm Brian: “Gusts exceeding 50 mph are expected widely within the warning area, with gusts of around 70 mph along exposed coastal areas. These are expected to coincide with high tides, leading to locally dangerous conditions.”