Storm Eowyn is set to batter the country when it arrives from tomorrow with cancellations expected for train, air and ferry journeys as wind speeds reach 90mph

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning from midnight on Friday across most of the UK, including the south-west of England, the Midlands, northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland

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.

Storm Éowyn is set to wreak havoc on Britain in mere hours - and the Met Office has laid bare exactly what's in store for the UK

Gusts of more than 90mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings as Storm Eowyn threatens the UK.

Dogs could be swept away by powerful waves during Storm Eowyn if they are not kept on leads, the Met Office has warned. Winds of up to 90mph have been forecast across the UK later this week as the first named storm of 2025 makes landfall.

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Britain is set to be battered by winds of up to 90mph from Storm Eowyn as the Met Office warned of a danger to life in parts of the country over the next few days. Very strong winds are forecast to strike the north of England, south of Scotland and North Wales.

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 Eowyn is set to batter the UK on Friday, with wind speeds potentially reaching a staggering 80mph in some areas and up to 60mm of rain expected. The forecaster elaborated: "A band of heavy rain will move northeast across this area later on Thursday night, clearing to the east on Friday morning.", reports Bristol Live.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 'very strong' winds across the Bradford district and West Yorkshire - see when.