Storm Herminia caused the worst flooding in decades in northwest France, while triggering red alerts for huge waves along the coast of northern Portugal and Spain.

Forecasters said an amber weather warning would remain in place either side of the peak of the storm for severe gale force winds, with exposed coastal areas and

Storm Darragh in December was the last time a red weather warning was issued. Before this the last one was in January 2024 when winds battered the north east of Scotland.

A slew of red flood warnings have been issued in at least 35 areas with torrential rain and travel chaos on the way - and Brits in the firing line urged to 'act now'

Authorities for UK don issue Red weather warnings and dem ask millions of pipo to stay for house as Storm Éowyn dey tear across di kontri. Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland dey experience di worst of di weather and dem don dey issued wit di red warnings – wey mean say di high winds dey dangerous to life.

Thousands of schools have been closed on Friday as Storm Eowyn batters the country with winds of over 100mph. The Met Office has issed two rare red weather warnings in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

Storm Eowyn is causing chaos in Glasgow as winds of up to 90mph are expected this afternoon. Trains, buses and the Subway are all shut down and people were instructed by Police Scotland and the Scottish Government to stay at home while a rare red weather alert is in place until 5pm for the central belt.