Flights have been cancelled and drivers urged to take care as Storm Lilian sweeps across parts of the UK ahead of what could be the busiest August bank holiday on the roads on record.Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast in northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, with travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas likely.British Airways has cancelled 16 flights scheduled to take off from Heathrow on Friday and delayed others, according to the airlin

Flights have been cancelled and drivers urged to take care as Storm Lilian sweeps across parts of the UK ahead of what could be the busiest August bank holiday on the roads on record.Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast in northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, with travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas likely.British Airways has cancelled 16 flights scheduled to take off from Heathrow on Friday and delayed others, according to the airline's website.There is the possibility of thunder, while 20-30mm of rainfall is expected widely across both areas - with a chance of 40-50mm over higher ground.The high winds led to two stages at Leeds Festival being closed for the day.