Storm Eowyn LIVE: Britain is bracing itself for strong winds of up to 90mph bringing 'danger to life'
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A yellow weather warning for wind has come into force and ‘do not travel’ warnings issued on the railways as Britain braces itself for the arrival of Storm Eowyn. Storm Éowyn – pronounced "ay-oh-win" – and the fifth named storm of the season will undergo rapid development during Thursday as it moves across the Atlantic.
The Met Office has warned of ‘danger to life’ in some parts of the UK on Friday due to flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material in coastal areas. The south coast of England, parts of the South West and much of the Welsh coast are covered by a yellow weather warning for wind from 7am until 6pm on Thursday.
London faces its own battle of strong winds, as the capital is under a yellow wind warning between 5am and 3pm on Friday, and the capital among the areas under a ‘tornado’-style risk. Northern England and Scotland could face gusts of up to 80-90mph winds and in Ireland, a rare red warning has been put in place.
For the latest updates scroll down. The following rail operators have issued travel advice to commuters ahead of Storm Eowyn, which will sweep across the UK on Friday. A yellow weather warning for winds in western parts of Wales, southwest England and the southern coast of England has been ussed from 7am until 6pm on Thuraday.
