Storm Éowyn: Rare red 'danger to life' weather warning for wind issued

A rare red alert for wind, which warns of "very dangerous conditions" and gusts of up to 100mph, has been issued by the Met Office for parts of the UK.

The warning will come into force for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday morning when Storm Éowyn hits.

The warning is in place covering the whole of Northern Ireland - between 7am and 2pm - and in southern Scotland between 10am and 5pm, with widespread disruption expected.

An amber warning is in place for parts of Scotland and the north of England, with gusts forecast up to 80-90mph (129-145km/h).

Forecasters are warning of flying debris resulting in danger to life, as well as "very dangerous" driving conditions because of fallen trees.

There may also be power cuts, damage to buildings and homes, and delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

Train operators Avanti, LNER, Lumo and Northern have issued warnings not to travel in the north of England and north Wales on Friday.

This is the fifth named storm of the season.

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