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".

Britain is set to be battered by winds of up to 90mph from Storm Eowyn as the Met Office warned of a danger to life in parts of the country over the next few days. Very strong winds are forecast to strike the north of England, south of Scotland and North Wales.

Gusts of up to 90mph could batter Scotland on Friday and Saturday during the first named storm of 2025. Storm Eowyn is expected to bring widespread disruption and could cause a danger to life as a result of flying debris, along with power cuts and damage to buildings.