A red weather warning has been issued across Scotland's central belt as the country prepares for Storm Éowyn. The Met Office has said high winds could reach 100mph in exposed western coasts and that there could be a risk to life due to flying debris,

Shops including Asda, Sainburys and Tescos have closed across Scotland and Ireland on Friday due to dangerous weather conditions.

Several weather warnings - ranging from yellow to red - have been issued across the country, with the worst conditions expected to hit Northern Ireland and Scotland

Storm Darragh in December was the last time a red weather warning was issued. Before this the last one was in January 2024 when winds battered the north east of Scotland.

As Storm Éowyn hits the country on Friday, all 76 cities in the UK could face power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage, the Met Office said

Ferries, flights and rail services have been shut down across Scotland as a large part of the country braces for the arrival of a violent storm. Winds of up to 100mph are forecast during Storm Éowyn with a large part of Scotland's central belt and the south west under a red "danger to life" weather warning.

The UK and Ireland are bracing for Storm Éowyn, with rare red weather warnings issued across Scotland and Northern Ireland, predicting gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h). Millions of residents received emergency alerts on Thursday, urging them to stay home and prepare for potential life-threatening conditions.