Storm forecasters say "a strong event cannot be ruled out" in the UK - with an explosive cyclogenesis caused by a major drop in air pressure bringing the "risk of a few tornados".

A red weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland on Friday, as dangerous Storm Éowyn heads towards the UK. The red warning for wind, posing a danger to life, has been issued, while an amber warning is in place for parts of Scotland and the north of England,

Tesco has announced a number of stores will be closed in Scotland tomorrow as Storm Eowyn is set to batter the country. The Met Office issued a danger to life red weather warning for tomorrow, Friday, January 24, from 10am until 5pm as the storm is expected to bring winds of up to 100mph.