Storm Eowyn starts battering North West

Flights have been delayed, roads closed and ferry services cancelled as 100mph winds pose a 'danger to life' in parts of the UK.

Rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings, uproot trees and cause power cuts, the Met Office said.

Rail services and flights here have already been cancelled, with much of the North West covered by an Amber warning.

The Met Office has outlined what we should expect:

• There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
• Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
• Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
• Some roads and bridges likely to close

Flights affected

Some flights at Manchester and Liverpool airports have been affected by the storm.

Many of those cancelled from Liverpool are heading to Ireland.

Manchester airport put out a warning last night:

Rail cancellations

There are currently no services at all on the west coast mainline north of Preston:

Fallen trees are blocking lines in Greater Manchester:

Problems on the roads

• Reports of fallen trees on the M6 near Lancaster.

RAC Breakdown advised motorists in warnings areas to stay safe by parking away from trees, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, avoid coastal routes and watch out for debris.

Power outages

Electricity North West have issued advice to prepare for the possibility of any outages:

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