Storm Eowyn: Met Office issues amber warning for ‘danger to life’ 90mph gales barrelling towards UK – check map of areas
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THE Met Office has issued an amber warning for 'danger to life' with 90mph gales barrelling towards UK. There are currently no warnings in force on January 23 but as soon as January 24 rolls around the whole of the UK is littered with wind warnings. Storm Eowyn is set to bring "very strong winds" and "disruption" on Friday which could see tiles blown from roofs and power cuts across most of the country.
![[Map of Great Britain showing yellow and amber wind warnings.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image_67491a.png?strip=all&w=233)
London, Oxford, Peterborough, and Norwich just managed to avoid a weather warning, but the rest of the UK has been told to prepare for turbulent weather from midnight on Friday. From Plymouth to Inverness, transport services could be impacted with extended delays and long cancellations expected.
![[Amber wind warning map for UK, showing wind gusts up to 100mph due to Storm Eowyn.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/amber-2.jpg?strip=all&w=546)
This is due to potential disruption to road, rail, airports and ferry services. The Met Office said: "Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.".
![[Amber wind warning map showing damaging winds due to Storm Eowyn.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/amber.jpg?strip=all&w=546)
Storm Éowyn is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday before moving to the northeast on Saturday. The Met Office said there is some uncertainty in the track of the storm but can confirm there will be be powerful gales. "A spell of very strong winds is likely, initially southeasterly before turning westerly, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph inland, 60-70 mph around some coasts and hills," the forecaster added.
![[Several seagulls flying in foggy conditions near pigeons eating bread crumbs.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/person-walks-dog-foggy-conditions-965747189.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
