Storm Eowyn Affects UK with 100mph Winds, Flight Cancellations

Storm Eowyn has struck the UK with winds reaching up to 100mph, prompting significant disruptions including cancelled flights, closed roads, and halted rail services. The Met Office issued rare red weather warnings for Scotland and Northern Ireland, indicating potential damage to buildings and uprooted trees, while ScotRail suspended all services across Scotland due to safety concerns. Hundreds of schools have also been advised to close, and residents in affected areas are urged to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. In some regions, there are warnings of possible tornadoes, particularly in southern England, with forecasters noting the potential for 'tornado events' to develop. The storm has been described as one of the most intense to hit the UK in decades, with officials calling it an 'exceptional weather event'. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day.