Forecasters said an amber weather warning would remain in place either side of the peak of the storm for severe gale force winds, with exposed coastal areas and

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.

Red weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office this morning as violent 100mph winds are set to batter the UK. Experts have predicted Storm Eowyn will pose a serious 'danger to life' after record-breaking gales of 114mph were recorded this morning in the worst-hit areas of Ireland.

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

Speaking to RTÉ the chair of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group has said Storm Éowyn will "probably be among the severest storms that Ireland has ever seen". Additionally, the Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Northern Ireland.

A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life