Storm Éowyn: danger to life warnings from 100mph winds as storm hits UK and Ireland

Flights have been delayed, roads closed and ferry services cancelled as 100mph winds from Storm Éowyn pose a danger to life in parts of the UK on Friday morning.

As PA Media reports, rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Éowyn is likely to damage buildings, uproot trees and cause power cuts, the Met Office said.

Train operator ScotRail suspended all services across Scotland on Friday, saying it “would not be safe to operate passenger services due to forecast weather conditions”.