A red weather warning has been issued across Scotland's central belt as the country prepares for Storm Éowyn. The Met Office has said high winds could reach 100mph in exposed western coasts and that there could be a risk to life due to flying debris,

Several weather warnings - ranging from yellow to red - have been issued across the country, with the worst conditions expected to hit Northern Ireland and Scotland

Watch the latest forecast as Scotland is braced for Storm Éowyn which could bring winds of 100mph in some areas.

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Thousands of schools have been closed on Friday as Storm Eowyn batters the country with winds of over 100mph. The Met Office has issed two rare red weather warnings in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

With Storm Éowyn battering Britain, several social media users reacted to warnings issued by the Met Office, with comments ranging from fairly sane to absolutely nuts.

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for Reading and areas across the south east as Storm Eowyn brings strong winds to the area.

Further Met Office weather warnings for rain have been issued for Hertfordshire as the county is already under a wind alert for Storm Éowyn.