The first named storm of 2025 is forecast to cross Northern Ireland this week as an area of low pressure moves in from the west.
Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption on Friday and a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office.
The warning is effective from 00:00 to 23:59 on Friday 24th January.
A Met Office spokesperson said:
“Storm Éowyn is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday before clearing to the northeast on Saturday.
“Whilst there is some uncertainty in the track of Éowyn, a spell of very strong winds is likely, initially southeasterly before turning westerly, with peak gusts of 60-70 mph inland and 80-90 mph along some coasts and hills (perhaps even higher in a few locations).”