When will Storm Éowyn end? Red 'danger to life' warning could linger longer than expected
Scots are tying down their trampolines and battening down the hatches - quite literally - in preparation for epic winds moving in across the country today.
Storm Éowyn is expected to bring gusts of up to 100mph in the Central Belt, Tayside & Fife, Strathclyde, Southwest Scotland, and Lothian Borders on Friday. In response, a rare red weather warning has been triggered for these areas.
Ferry services between Scotland and Ireland have been cancelled, the majority of Scottish schools have closed, all Scotrail services have been axed, and supermarkets, restaurants and café have shut up shop for the day.
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But with "dangerous conditions and significant disruption" on the way, according to the Met Office, Scots are wondering one thing - when will Storm Éowyn end?
The red warning for wind for western and central areas of Scotland is in place from 10am - 5pm on Friday. An amber warning for wind in the southern half of Scotland began at 6am on Friday and will wind down by 9pm the same day.
For the northern half of the country, an amber warning for wind will kick off at 1pm on Friday and will end at 6am on Saturday, January 25.
The general yellow warning for wind across the entire country came into effect at midnight on Friday and will stay put until 3pm on Saturday - meaning everywhere will continue to feel slights effects of the storm.
The Met Office said: "There will be a time in the middle of the day when the low passes over Scotland and winds could sharply fall for a time before quickly strengthening again but that blustery wintry showers will remain through Saturday as the low moves away. The winds will gradually ease through Friday evening."
Speaking to BBC Good Morning Scotland on Friday, weather present Joy Dunlop warned it could stay "very blustery" and issued a reminder that "even overnight we're going to see very strong winds and the impacts from them".
On when we will see the winds blow through, Joy explained: "It depends where you are. If you're in a red warning area which is the central belt to the south, we will see it moving throughout the day.
"However, even at 6pm in more central belt areas, we are looking currently at our charts seeing gusts of 60mph inland... if you're in the northern isles in particular, even tomorrow, they're looking at storm-force gusts."
Met Office Meteorologist, Mark Sidaway, added: “While the worst of the winds from Storm Éowyn will ease later on Friday, Scotland will continue to see gusty winds through Saturday as the low pressure clears to the northeast.
"After a brief calmer spell, another area of low pressure will bring further strong winds and heavy rain through Sunday.
"This low pressure will not be as powerful as Storm Éowyn but it could hamper the recovery efforts of responders in some of the impacted areas from Friday’s storm."
In the meantime, flying debris and fallen trees could be common sights today, while power cuts and damage to buildings and homes could also occur.
Large waves and beach material thrown across roads, sea fronts and homes could be your experience if you live near the sea. Mobile phone coverage could also take a hit as the elements wreak chaos with service.
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