WEATHER warnings are in place for Worcestershire this week with another named storm set to hit.

Storm Francis is set to lash the county with high wind and rain across large areas.

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind and rain throughout this week.

The organisation is also saying gale force winds are expected on top of hills.

Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Dave Throup, tweeted: "August appears to be the new November.

"Francis becomes the second named storm in a week.

"Arriving early tomorrow, it will bring some very heavy rain and 24 hours of potentially damaging winds.

"Flood risk in western parts raised. We’re monitoring situation closely."

According to the yellow warning, Storm Francis will bring very strong winds leading to disruption to travel and power supplies along with potential damage to trees.

Other dangers include:

- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible

- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen

- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible

- Some roads and bridges may close

- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties