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.

Roads have been closed or blocked amid Storm Éowyn as winds of up to 90mph or more, strike the region. Motorists have been urged to take extra care on the region's highways amid an amber warning for wind.

With four days of weather warnings across the UK, the Met Office has said there is a risk to life as 114mph winds were recorded in Ireland when Storm Eowyn hit.

Further south, the M48 Severn Bridge was closed due to strong winds, while the Tamar Bridge on the A38 between Devon and Cornwall was closed to high-sided vehicles until 5am. Avon and Somerset reported a number of local roads had been blocked due to fallen trees, advising motorists to “take care when travelling”.

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. Police Scotland has activated "operation overflow" to support those who are now stranded after booking onto sea crossings,