Forecasters said an amber weather warning would remain in place either side of the peak of the storm for severe gale force winds, with exposed coastal areas and

Thousands of schools have been closed on Friday as Storm Eowyn batters the country with winds of over 100mph. The Met Office has issed two rare red weather warnings in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

A slew of red flood warnings have been issued in at least 35 areas with torrential rain and travel chaos on the way - and Brits in the firing line urged to 'act now'

The UK is being pummelled by the latest storm of the season, with Storm Eowyn coming in with record breaking 114mph winds. Three rare red weather warnings are in place in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.