Storm Ellen should just miss Watford and St Albans as the Met Office issues another yellow warning for strong winds.

Surrounding areas are however likely to be struck by the storm on Friday (August 21), meaning it may be best to avoid non-essential travel that day.

The warning of gusts of winds up to 45mph reaches parts of Hertfordshire and areas like Chesham and the outskirts of Harpenden.

The Met Office warns that the strong winds are expected to lead to some travel disruption – including road delays, bus services being affected and some damage to trees and roads.

Storm Ellen could also bring short term loss of power and other services.

Watford Observer:

The storm will just miss Watford and St Albans

Watford itself should be quite dry despite the storm throughout the day, but there will be light rain the day after (August 22).

In St Albans, light rain is expected around 4pm.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale said: “Following the recent hot and thundery weather we are seeing a significant change to very unsettled conditions for August with an unseasonal spell of strong winds associated with low-pressure centres for the second half of the week.

"Uncertainty remains high in the intensity of these systems at this point, but we are confident in the change to a spell of much windier weather.

"Tropical air associated with a decayed tropical cyclone is being drawn towards the UK, and the marked contrast between this warm and moist air with normal North Atlantic airmasses can lead to a very vigorous system.”