Thousands of passengers are facing travel disruption after Heathrow cancelled 10% of its flights due to storms caused by the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo.
A yellow weather warning is in place across most of the UK as the storm system that battered Bermuda concludes its journey across the Atlantic.
Heathrow said 10% of flights with its biggest 20 carriers would be cancelled due to high winds.
"We do not know exactly how many passengers or flights that will have an impact on, although the cancellations are only expected for Tuesday," a Heathrow spokesman said.
Gusts of more than 55mph are likely inland, but could reach 60 or 70mph in coastal areas.
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Gallery: Hurricane Gonzalo Blows Across UK
A train braves the coastal route near Whitehaven in Cumbria, as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo blew into Britain, causing rush-hour misery for road, rail and air travellers
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Some areas were subjected to gusts of wind up to 65mph, but forecasters predicted that the worst of the weather will be over after Tuesday
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Rough seas near Whitehaven
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A woman struggles to hold her umbrella during windy weather on London Bridge
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People take photographs of heavy seas in front of New Brighton lighthouse near Liverpool
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People are covered by a breaking wave as they walk along the promenade at New Brighton
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Looking across the River Mersey at New Brighton
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A ship close to the seafront in roughs seas at Crosby in Merseyside
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A runner on the Crosby seafront
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A photographer on the seafront
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Large waves hit the seafront at Blackpool
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A ranger vehicle on the seafront at Crosby
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Passengers queue to check in at Heathrow Terminal 2 after some flights were cancelled
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The departures board in Terminal 2 showing cancelled flights
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The sea off Portland Bill in Dorset
Northern Scotland will have the highest winds - up to 80mph on the coast.
The Met Office said: "The public should be aware of the potential for disruption to travel and possible damage to trees.
"Difficult driving conditions will result, perhaps exacerbated by surface water and spray in places."
The strongest winds will coincide with the morning rush hour in places.
Virgin Trains also warned that heavy rain might affect services on Tuesday.
A spokesman said anyone planning to travel should check before setting off. Customers with tickets for Tuesday would be able to travel on Wednesday if they preferred.
Hurricane Gonzalo - which at its peak sustained winds of 110mph - caused severe damage and a power blackout when it hit Bermuda at the end of last week.
Royal Navy ship HMS Argyll, with a crew of 180, has arrived at the British territory to help with the relief effort if needed.
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