Almost 40 schools will remain closed on Friday in Wales as Storm Éowyn brings severe gales. Several weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office, with coastal gusts of up to 90mph (145km/h) forecast under an amber warning in parts of north Wales. Power cuts, damage to homes and buildings and flooding is likely, according to forecasters.

Flights have been delayed, roads closed and ferry services cancelled as 100mph winds pose a danger to life in parts of the UK on Friday morning. Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

Follow live as Storm Eowyn hits the UK, with winds expected to reach up to 100mph. The entire country is covered by alerts for wind and rare red weather warnings have been issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland.