The Met Office issued new, widespread yellow weather warnings for wind, affecting nearly the whole country.
The weather warning will be in place throughout Friday, January 24.
The UK weather agency warned that the strong wind set to batter Britain could lead to “injuries and danger to life” being caused by flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
The warning comes as the Met Office named Eowyn the new storm likely to wreak havoc across the country.
The forecaster explained: “Storm Éowyn is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday before clearing to the northeast on Saturday.
“Whilst there is some uncertainty in the track of Éowyn, a spell of very strong winds is likely, initially southeasterly before turning westerly, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph inland, 60-70 mph around some coasts and hills, and perhaps up to 80 mph in exposed parts of western Scotland.
“The wind strength will gradually ease across southern areas later on Friday.”
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