Ireland and Northern Ireland braced for a storm that officials warned could be one of the most dangerous they have faced when it hits early on Friday, forcing the closure of schools, universities and public transport.

All schools in Northern Ireland have been forced to close due to a red ‘danger to life’ weather warning caused by Storm Eowyn. Some schools across Scotland will also close their doors because of the once-in-a-century event set to bring 100mph winds.

Schools have been closed and people warned not to travel on Friday, as 100mph winds pose a danger to life in parts of the UK. Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

SEVEN schools in Cumbria are set to close due to Storm Eowyn. The schools are set to close due to 'extreme weather conditions' that are expected to be caused by the storm which will hit the county on Friday,

Scottish Borders Council has taken the decision to close all schools and early learning and childcare facilities and cancel all waste and recycling services on Friday in light of the red weather warning for wind issued by the Met Office.

Check that vulnerable and older people have everything that they need in advance of Storm Eowyn setting in.” Eoin Sherlock, head of forecasting at Met Eireann, said red natio