Storm Éowyn was "probably the strongest storm" to hit the UK in at least 10 years, the Met Office has said, with wind gusts in excess of 100mph (160km/h).

Another bout of extreme weather is set to bring even more disruption to the UK - just hours after Storm Éowyn wreaked havoc and was dubbed the 'worst storm since 1998'

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.

The Met Office has issued fresh yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and strong winds in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland as Storm Eowyn continues to batter Britain.

Some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves,” says the Met Office. Friday: the whole of the UK has Met Office warnings for wind, in Scotland snow,

A new weather warning for ice and snow has been issued by the Met Office this morning, set to come into effect on Saturday evening at around tea time. In a statement, a Met Office spokesperson said snow showers and icy patches may lead to "some travel disruption for this evening and overnight".

The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for wind today (January 26), as Storm Herminia, named by the Spanish meteorological office, batters the UK.

Darlington prepares for 35mph winds as Storm Herminia hits the UK. Here is a full forecast of the weather in Darlington.