Exact time Storm Eowyn will end as 100mph winds batter UK

Storm Eowyn is currently battering the country with up to 100mph winds hitting Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Across the country there is currently a total of six Met Office weather warnings in place over the UK including red, amber and yellow wind warnings plus a snow and ice warning in Northern Ireland.

Major disruption has ensued already due to Storm Eowyn and the powerful winds it has brought with it.

Ferry services between Scotland and Ireland have been cancelled, the majority of Scottish schools have closed, all Scotrail services have been axed and supermarkets, restaurants and cafés have shut up shop for the day.

In Northern Ireland, the red wind warning lifted at 2pm today, Friday 24, and so the winds should drastically calm down. In Scotland, the red warning remains in place until 5pm. In both cases, the warning will be lowered to a yellow or amber warning.

According to the Met Office, most of the storm should have blown over by the end of Friday, however wind could persist across parts of the UK and Ireland.

The Met Office forecast reads: "As Storm Éowyn weakens and clears to the northeast of the UK, Saturday will remain a breezy day everywhere with strong winds persisting in the north. It will be drier for many, with showers replacing persistent heavy rain, these wintry in the north, especially over higher ground."

Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Mark Sidaway, said: “While the worst of the winds from Storm Éowyn will ease later on Friday, Scotland will continue to see gusty winds through Saturday as the low pressure clears to the northeast.

"After a brief calmer spell, another area of low pressure will bring further strong winds and heavy rain through Sunday. The strongest winds will be