Dangerous Weather Alert: Storm Eowyn Bringing High Winds and Heavy Rain to UK, posing a Risk to Life

A storm named Eowyn could put lives at risk as strong winds batter the north of the UK on Friday and into Saturday, according to the Met Office.

Gusts of more than 80 mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption, and damage to buildings as Storm Eowyn threatens the country.

There could also be a danger to life caused by flying debris.

The UK can expect the arrival of unsettled conditions on Thursday, which will see strengthening winds and heavy rainfall in western parts of the country overnight, the forecaster said.

It follows the “benign” grey, cloudy weather and outbreaks of rain seen by much of the country earlier in the week.

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning from midnight on Friday across most of the UK, including the southwest of England, the Midlands, northern England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, as the storm sweeps through the country.