Strong winds and rain have caused chaos across Nantwich and Crewe with several trees blown down.
A number of roads have been blocked, sparking long delays on many routes around South Cheshire.
Trees are reported to have been blown down on Queens Drive in Nantwich, as well as in Victoria Avenue and Furnival Street in Crewe, and Cheshire Street in Audlem.
Motorists are also reporting problems along the main A534 route between Nantwich and Wrexham because of fallen branches and debris on the road.
Cheshire East Highways reported on Twitter: “We are now experiencing a number of road closures as a result of fallen trees and localised flooding. We will update our website.”
Train services have also been badly disrupted between Nantwich, Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester.
Cheshire Police warned drivers to be aware of high threat of flooding and high winds on roads and motorways.
Chief Inspector Dave Griffiths said: “The situation is currently being monitored by the police and our partner agencies and we have plans in place to respond should any incidents occur, but in the meantime we are focussing on making sure the public are as informed as they can be about the developing picture.
“Motorists in particular are advised to consider any journeys they are taking in the next couple of hours and to make sure they are monitoring the regular updated information being provided via the internet and social media, to make sure your route is clear and safe.
“We have had a few calls of trees in the road which have been passed onto the local councils to deal with.
“Adverse weather conditions do not of course just effect motorists and members of public are urged to be aware of their own safety and pay attention to warnings and advice being issued.”
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