Gusts of up to 80mph have been recorded, a major Welsh bridge has been closed and there are a number of flood alerts in place

Follow live as Storm Eowyn hits the UK, with winds expected to reach up to 100mph. The entire country is covered by alerts for wind and rare red weather warnings have been issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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.

Schools have been closed and people have been warned not to travel this morning as 100mph hurricane-force winds batter the UK.

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,

The Met Office has issued two new yellow weather warnings for parts of North Wales which will be in place on Sunday and Monday (January 26 and 27).

A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life

Brits are bracing up for a chaotic weekend as the Met Office issued several red, amber, and yellow warnings of strong winds, rain, and snow as Storm Éowyn wreaks havoc. Gusts up to 90mph are likely to bring disruptive weather,

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