Follow live as Storm Eowyn hits Ireland, with winds expected to reach up to 100mph in what's been described as one of the "most severe storms". The entire UK is covered by alerts for wind and a rare red weather warning will be in place for parts of Britain tomorrow.

Storm Éowyn is about to hit the U.K. and Ireland as forecasters warn the explosive "bomb cyclone" will bring snow, rain and potentially deadly superfast winds.

A road sign displaying a red weather warning for Friday on Calder Road, Edinburgh. Forecasters are warning of flying debris resulting in danger to life, as well as "very dangerous" driving conditions because of fallen trees as dangerous conditions are expected with the top level red warning for wind issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland across Friday morning.

A fierce bomb cyclone headed to Ireland and the United Kingdom could produce wind gusts over 80 mph. Here's what else to expect.

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.

Schools and transport networks will be shut in parts of the UK on Friday, as Storm Éowyn is expected to bring gusts up to 100mph (161km/h). The worst disruption is due to hit Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland,

Businesses around Northern Ireland are preparing for tomorrow’s Red Alert Storm Éowyn. An increasing number are instructing staff to work from home for the day. The First and Deputy First Ministers have held an emergency press conference at Stormont,