FORECASTS of strong wind for tomorrow have already caused several organisers to cancel events and delay opening times.

Cirencester's farmer's market team has already announced that it has cancelled its scheduled market for tomorrow due to the forecasts and have apologised to customers.

They stressed that the market should be on again as usual on January 24.

Westonbirt Arboretum has also said that it will not open until midday on Saturday due to the winds and apologised for the inconvenience.

High winds have also led to the closure of a footpath owned by Malmesbury Victoria Football Club which serves as a shortcut for children walking home from school.

Speaking on behalf of the football club Cllr Julie Exton said: "They are big trees - in this weather the branches can come off and it has already dented a car."

The path behind Co-Op in Malmesbury will be dealt with as soon as it is safe to do so.

The Met Office is predicting gales and severe gales tonight, with the weather calming down into tomorrow morning.

Heavy rain is also expected tomorrow with a maximum temperature of 13C.