Forecasters said an amber weather warning would remain in place either side of the peak of the storm for severe gale force winds, with exposed coastal areas and

Red weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office this morning as violent 100mph winds are set to batter the UK. Experts have predicted Storm Eowyn will pose a serious 'danger to life' after record-breaking gales of 114mph were recorded this morning in the worst-hit areas of Ireland.

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