HAVE you spotted the strange red sun today? Many Worcester News readers across the county have been sending photos of the spectacle, which looks to have been caused by Hurricane Ophelia.

The sky has also turned a strange yellow hue.

A spokesman for the Met Office said the phenomena was the result of the movement of ex-Ophelia and that this had caused the colour of the sky and dust on cars.

They added: "The same southerly winds that have brought us the current warmth have also drawn dust from the Sahara to our latitudes and the dust scatters the blue light from the sun, letting more red light through much as at sunrise or sunset."

Reader Brenda Eccleston said: "I thought it was so unusual this morning.

"It is so exciting to see. I wonder what has caused it - it is really strong."

Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a warning of very windy weather as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia hit the UK.

There is a yellow warning of wind - to be place throughout the rest of the day.

The warning states: "Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journeys times and cancellations possible.

"Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs could happen, perhaps leading to injuries and danger to life from flying debris.

"Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and/or large waves.

"This is an update to bring the start time forward; this applicable to southwest England and southwest Wales where some impacts are likely from late morning.

"The yellow area has also been extended eastwards into more of the West Midlands and southwest England."

The Met Office said power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs could happen.

Winds could reach between 55 to 65mph this evening.

Police said extra care should be taken by those driving high-sided vehicles, caravans and articulated lorries as they are at significant risk.