STORM Bella will bring disruption to travel and utilities the Met Office has warned.

An Amber Warning has been issued for the storm which will strike from 10pm tonight (Saturday) to 9am tomorrow (Sunday).

A spokesperson said: ‘Very strong southwesterly winds are expected for parts of south and southeast England and south Wales on Sunday morning.

‘Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely with a few spots likely to see 60-70 mph for a time.

‘Hills and particularly coasts exposed to the southwesterly winds will see a few gusts of 70-80 mph.

‘In addition to the strong winds, a period of heavy, squally rain is expected and may prove an additional hazard.’

A Yellow Warning had already been issued for heavy rain which is expected from 6pm tonight to 9am tomorrow.