Storm Éowyn, already described the storm as an "exceptional weather event" by police in Northern Ireland, has hit the UK - and it poses a danger to life for many

A red weather warning is the highest possible alert sent out by the Met Office. Red warnings are issued when there is a danger to life, along with the likelihood of substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and widespread damage to property and infrastructure.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas.

Storm Éowyn is forecast to make landfall in Ireland late on Thursday before moving on to the rest of the UK on Friday according to Met Office models. The storm will bring gusts of 80mph to coastal areas and 60mph inland with potential for a danger to life caused by flying debris.

A yellow weather warning remains in place for strong winds today in London in the wake of Storm Éowyn. A yellow warning for wind is in place across large parts of the UK, including one for London today from 5am to 3pm.

Storm Eowyn is expected to cause widespread disruption, including significant damage to buildings and road closures.