London weather forecast: Met Office tips on how Londoners can protect themselves during Storm Barra

London is set to be battered by Storm Barra this afternoon, with strong winds forecast to hit the capital.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for London, with wind speeds set to blast Londoners at 38mph at around 2pm.

The meteorologists have also issued wind, snow and flood warnings for across the whole of the UK.

The Met Office has a number of helpful resources on their website on how to best prepare for the dangerous weather.

Insurance sites are also offering advice on how to get the best coverage to protect your home or your business.

We have a breakdown and round up of the advice they offer below:

10 Met Office tips to protect your home from a storm 

• Get your roof checked. Before it gets too windy it’s always worth checking for loose slates.
• Ensure that all your fences are firmly in the ground.
• Check if your home or office is at risk for flooding, and contact the Environment Agency immediately for advice and information.
• Ensure you’re home is insured, and that your policy is up to date. Building insurance offers peace of mind and coverage when you need it.
• Close and securely fastened doors, windows, especially those facing the wind.
• Secure loose objects like garden furniture, ladders and things that could be blown into windows with strong gusts of winds.
• Park vehicles in a garage if you have one. If you do not, keep them clear of buildings, trees, walls and fences.
• Ensure that all gutters and pipes are free from debris to avoid overflowing and damage during heavy rain.
• In case of flooding it’s a good idea to have sandbags at doors, windows and other gaps in a home.
• If you live near trees, consider removing dead branches that are likely to come off and be blown in the wind.