Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The weatherfront set to batter the UK with 80mph winds, heavy rain, and snow showers has officially been named.
The Met Office has issued a warning over Storm Éowyn, which is set to hit our shores on Friday, January 24. The national forecaster has already issued a "danger to life" yellow alert from midnight into Friday until noon on Saturday, January 25. Storm Eowyn is being pushed towards Britain by an by a powerful jet stream in the Atlantic, which was fuelled by the recent cold snap in North America that has forced Donald Trump's inauguration to be moved indoors .
The weather warning covers all of Scotland's west coast, stretching from from the border with England, through Dumfries and Glasgow, past Inverness, enveloping the entire northern Highlands, and up to Orkney. Everywhere in western Scotland, including all of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, is within the warning zone. The Met Office predicts "very strong winds" across Friday and Saturday, with gusts of 50-60mph for much of the affected area and 70-80mph for coastal and raised regions The forecaster says there is a "danger to life" from falling debris and from giant waves throughout Storm Eowyn.
There is expected to be delays and cancellations on roads and railways, with air and ferry travel also likely to be impacted. The rapidly intensifying low-pressure system is expected .
