The Met Office's amber weather warning alerts people that "whilst the strongest winds look to be only short-lived, damage to structures, interruptions to power supplies and widespread disruption to travel networks are likely, with a danger of injury from flying debris". Across Northern Ireland there is a rain weather warning with snow also expected, according to the Met Office

The chief forecaster said: "Rainfall totals of 20-30 mm could bring some localised flooding and surface water issues, with any temporary snowfall bringing some difficult travel conditions. The strongest winds are forecast across England and Wales on Thursday, but gusts of 50-60 mph are expected widely across the warning area north of the border, with the risk of 70 mph on coasts and hills, the Met Office said. Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Willington said: “We have named Storm Doris as we expect winds of up to 80mph, heavy rain and some snowfall to cause disruption across some central and northern parts of the UK on Thursday. A severe weather warning for up to 15cm of snow in eastern Scotland has been issued by the Met Office for tomorrow

A spokesman said: "Heavy snow is expected on Thursday. “This will lead to disruption to transport and perhaps power supplies.”

Motorists have been advised to check travel information before they embark on their journey.
The Met Office issues travel warnings for parts of Wales, Scotland and England as Storm Doris, described as a “weather bomb”, brings gales, heavy rain and snow to the United Kingdom. At least one person is killed.