Storm Eowyn: All the cancellations and disruptions to rail, road, sport and NHS services Storm Eowyn is set to cause havoc across the UK with school closures, NHS appointments and rail services expected to face major disruption.
The Met Office issued a red wind warning for all of Northern Ireland as well as central and south west Scotland with people in the regions being warned of a danger to life from flying debris.
Some 4.5 million people living in Northern Ireland and Scotland were sent an alert to their phones this evening warning them about Storm Eowyn.
Authorities up and down the country issued statements notifying millions about cancellations and disruptions as Storm Eowyn barrels toward the British Isles.
People close to the coast were warned to keep away from the sea with large waves expected to sweep across roads and batter nearby houses.
