The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning as Storm Éowyn looks set to crash into the UK with winds of up to 90mph.
The latest warnings have been issued for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland for Friday between 7am to 5pm.
It warns “very strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn causing very dangerous conditions with widespread disruption and significant impacts expected”.
Flying debris resulting in danger to life is expected, along with large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes.
“Very dangerous driving conditions” with fallen trees on roads, power cuts, damage to buildings and homes with roofs blown off and power lines brought down are also expected.
The Met Office has also warned that “roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to the bus, train, ferry services, and flights.”
Strong winds are likely to impact areas in Northern Ireland on Friday, with the warning in place from 7am to 2pm on Friday (January 24).
While the areas in Scotland will experience unsettled conditions between 10am to 5pm, the Met Office has warned.
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