The Met Office has issued rare red weather warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, as Storm Éowyn batters the UK – see a map of affected areas here
The worst disruption is due to hit Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, with gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h) expected in some coastal areas
Millions of people are being urged to stay at home and not travel during the storm
Widespread travel disruption is expected, with some flights and ferry crossings already cancelled
In the Republic of Ireland, a record gust of of 114mph (183km/h) was recorded at Mace Head, while 560,000 premises are without power
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Storm Éowyn is the fifth named storm of the 2024/2025 season, which runs from 1 September until late August each year.
The red weather warning in place for the whole of Northern Ireland and Scotland’s central belt is not to be taken lightly.
There’s only been one other red warning issued this season, which was for Storm Darragh in December. Two people died during that storm.
Before that, the last red warning was issued in January 2024 for wind in Scotland – these types of alerts are not a common occurrence.
It’s the most severe type issued by the Met Office, and means there is a threat to life.
Storm Bert, which had a yellow warning in November, led to the deaths of 5 people and caused extensive flooding.
Storm Ashley carried amber warnings and Conall had none, as it was named by the Met Office’s partner – the Dutch f
orecaster KNMI.