Storm Éowyn's record-breaking winds have formed a dangerous 'sting jet', according to satellite images from the Met Office, as millions of Brits remain under 'danger to life' weather warnings

Follow live as Storm Eowyn hits the UK and Ireland, with record-breaking winds already reported. The entire country is covered by alerts for wind and rare red weather warnings have been issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for snow and ice covering 35 towns and cities - with the icy blast set to strike this weekend

Winds have reached 100mph as Storm Eowyn causes travel disruption and leaves thousands without power across the UK and Ireland. The "exceptional weather event" may have even caused a dangerous phenomenon known as a "sting jet" in Ireland.

Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Met Office extended its rare red weather warning at 11am to cover more of Scotland until 5pm, while Northern has issued a 'do not travel' warning for much of the north, including Greater Manchester.

The Met Office has issued an ice warning for the entire West Midlands region. The warning is in place from 3am until 10am tomorrow on Saturday (January 25), lasting for seven hours.

From Saturday, Storm Éowyn is predicted to weaken as it moves northeast of the UK. Despite this, Saturday will still be breezy for much of the country, with strong winds persisting in the north, but it will be drier for many.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas.

Most of the dangerous weather will take place on Friday, however there are five weather warnings in place on Saturday, 25 Jan, including amber and yellow wind warnings in Scotland, two yellow snow and ice warnings in Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus an ice warning in the south of England.

Storm Éowyn will move across the northwest of the UK on Friday, clearing to the northeast on Friday night, the Met Office has warned.

The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning affecting the South West in the wake of Storm Eowyn. Following today's heavy rain and severe winds - reaching a peak of 114mph in the UK - forecasters have warned of ice settling in overnight, leading to dangerous conditions on roads.