Storm Eowyn has broken records in Ireland after 114mph winds hit the island, the fastest since records have begun the Irish forecaster has said. The Irish forecaster said that gust of 183kmh had been recorded at Mace Head,

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 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".