Harsh winds and gusts of up to 90mph are expected to batter the country as a new storm sweeps in forcing London to also brace the gale winds.
The first-named storm of 2025, Éowyn – pronounced "ay-oh-win" – is forecast to bring strong gusts, rain and snow as a “weather bomb” hits the UK.
The worst of the winds are expected to arrive by Friday, when the whole country is covered by a yellow weather warning, with alerts issued for snow, wind and rain in some areas. Also, the Met Office has now issued rare red warning for Ireland.
Meanwhile, the Government has issued a flooding alert for parts of South-West England and the West Midlands on Friday, due to heavy and persistent rain associated with Storm Éowyn.
Coastal regions of the UK are expected to bear the brunt of the storm, though the capital could see a “tornado”-style event, amid warnings of travel disruption and power cuts.
“Given rapid translation of thunderstorms, any tornado could be long-tracked and even a strong event cannot be ruled out,” meteorologists from the European Storm Forecast Experiment said.
“The main tornado risk seems to evolve along and [south] of a Bristol-London line.”
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for London, with the capital also expected to be lashed by wet weather and even snow.
But when exactly is the storm expected to hit?
When will the storm hit?
Thursday, January 24
A bright but chilly start, with fog clearing as rain comes in before largely easing by late-afternoon. Dry spells for later, interrupted by isolated showers. Fog and cold weather with a maximum temperature of 8°C.
Friday, January 25
Showers easing in the evening, with widespread clear spells and local frost.
Lighter winds gradually developing into wet and windy conditions later in the evening as Storm Éowyn arrives in the capital. Minimum temperature is 2°C.
Capital under a yellow wind warning between 5am and 3pm, when Storm Éowyn hits the UK.
Saturday, January 26 to Monday, January 28
Sunny spells and lighter winds arriving Saturday, with possible rain or showers developing. Maximum temperature 10°C.
Mostly calm start to Sunday but strong winds emerging, alongside rain. Further wet and windy weather possible on Monday.
