WIND gusts of more than 60 mph are expected to hit Knutsford and the surrounding area later day.

The town was battered by strong winds overnight with more expected throughout the day with the peak predicted at noon.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind for the town over the next 24 hours.

Speed restrictions of 50 mph have also been put in place on the M6 at Thelwall Viaduct, with motorway police warning wind speeds could reach 60mph there.

Officers are urging residents to be careful when driving today.