Storm Éowyn live tracker updates as flood alerts issued and 100mph winds forecast

Storm Éowyn is set to bring very strong winds, damaging in places to Wales as floods alerts are issued and roads closed. Schools in some parts of the UK have been closed and people warned not to travel on Friday, as 100mph winds pose a danger to life in parts of the UK.

Met Eireann said gusts of up to 80mph had been recorded at Sherkin Island and Mace Head off Ireland's west coast at 2am on Friday.

Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as the storm is likely to damage buildings, uproot trees and cause power cuts, the Met Office said. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here

On Friday morning, the M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions, and there A477 Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire is closed to high sided vehicles due to strong winds between Pembroke Dock and Neyland.

Heavy rain has also been a factor in Wales with 10 flood alerts, mainly in the south and west, being issued.

Train operator ScotRail has suspended all services across Scotland on Friday, saying it "would not be safe to operate passenger services due to forecast weather conditions".

Transport for Wales has urged passengers to check before they travel today. You can find more details of the services already affected here.

Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport said they were limiting airport operations on Friday, with the former citing a "significant level of flight cancellations" while Belfast International warned of significant disruption to flights.

Passengers and motorists in areas covered by red and amber weather warnings have been told to avoid travel "unless absolutely essential".

The Police Service of Northern Ireland described the storm as