Ahead of Storm Éowyn, both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been issued red weather warnings for the first time. Schools, colleges and universities are closed and most hospital appointments have been cancelled as "significant disruption" is expected as a result of the storm.

Rare weather warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday, as Storm Éowyn heads towards the UK. The warnings for wind mean flying debris could cause a danger to life,