Storm Éowyn, pronounced ‘Ay-oh-win’, has been advancing toward Ireland and the United Kingdom and is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain and some snow to the region Friday and Saturday.

The Met Office issued a danger to life warning has been issued for Brits as Storm Eowyn barrels its way toward the country with 100mph winds expected in the worst-affected regions

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

All schools in Northern Ireland have been forced to close due to a red ‘danger to life’ weather warning caused by Storm Eowyn. Some schools across Scotland will also close their doors because of the once-in-a-century event set to bring 100mph winds.

Schools have been closed and people warned not to travel on Friday, as 100mph winds pose a danger to life in parts of the UK. Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

A rare tornado warning has been issued as the UK braces for Storm Eowyn, described as a "once in 100 years" event. In the UK, it seems there has been no end to turbulent weather, with several storms causing disruption,