Red, amber and yellow weather warnings have been issued across the UK (Image: Getty)
Households are being urged to make five important checks ahead of striking the UK, bringing fierce winds up to 90mph.
have been issued for Northern Ireland and central and southwestern areas of Scotland on Friday, and are accompanied by wider for wind, rain and snow across the country.
warns there will be a major change to the UK’s weather on Thursday as a front bringing heavy rain moves eastwards throughout the day, bringing widespread wet and windy conditions in the early hours of Friday morning as the storm arrives.
The forecaster says the storm will bring strengthening winds in southwestern parts of the UK, accompanied by heavy downpours, and these conditions will quickly spread northeast to the rest of the UK on Friday morning.
There is also a risk of snow over Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland as cold air moves in, but this is expected to change to rain later in the day.
The has described the storm as a “multi-hazard event” which is expected to severely impact travel and likely to result in power cuts for some areas. As such, UK households are being urged to prepare for the disruptive weather by carrying out five essential checks to protect their property before the storm.
The forecaster says: “Don’t risk injury to others or damage to your property. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them in high winds.Items include:
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bins
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plant pots
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garden furniture (bring inside or secure in place)
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trampolines (turn upside down or secure with tent pegs)
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sheds (ensure doors are locked)
“Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees.”
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chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen adds: “Storm Éowyn is a multi-hazard event, with snow likely for some, rain for many and strong winds for much of the UK. As a result, a number of weather warnings have been issued, with all parts of the UK covered by one warning at some point on Friday.
“Storm Éowyn is expected to cross Northern Ireland early on Friday morning. It will then continue northeast across the northern half of Scotland during Friday afternoon and is expected to be centred near Shetland during Friday evening.
“It’s important to note that even those away from the immediate Red Warning areas will still likely see disruptive weather, with travel plans likely to be severely impacted, as well as the possibility of power cuts for some.”