Storm Eowyn to hit Scotland with winds up to 90mph

Storm Eowyn is set to impact Scotland with winds reaching up to 90 miles per hour, and forecasters are warning that this could pose a danger to life due to flying debris and large waves. The storm is expected to hit on Friday and Saturday, marking the first named storm of 2025. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for high winds across Scotland, one for the northern regions and another for the southern areas, starting on Friday. A separate alert will also be in effect on Saturday. According to the Met Office, wind speeds could reach between 80 and 90 miles per hour in certain coastal and hilly regions, which could lead to significant disruptions. The unsettled weather conditions are anticipated to begin on Thursday evening, with the first weather warning taking effect at midnight on Friday. Forecasters have cautioned that there is a risk to life from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach materials being thrown onto coastal roads and properties. In the northern parts of Scotland, including Angus, Grampian, and the Highlands and Islands, winds could reach up to 60 miles per hour inland and 70 miles per hour along the coast and hills. The Met Office has indicated that exposed areas in western Scotland may experience gusts of 80 miles per hour. On Friday, coastal Scotland could be hit by winds of up to 90 miles per hour, according to the Met Office. A dramatic image shows a massive wave crashing over the harbor wall at Stonehaven, illustrating the storm's potential power. A separate warning is in place for Saturday from midnight to 3 PM, covering all of Scotland. This warning predicts winds of up to 60 miles per hour inland and 70 miles per hour near the coast, with the Northern Isles possibly experiencing gusts of up to 80 miles per hour during this time. The forecasters have warned that road, rail, air, and ferry services are likely to be affected, leading to longer journey times and possible cancellations. Some roads and bridges may also be closed due to the storm's impact. Additionally, another area of low pressure could bring more wet and windy weather across the UK by Sunday, with the potential for further weather warnings over the weekend and into the following week. Andrea Bishop, a spokeswoman for the Met Office, stated that Storm Eowyn will bring a period of very unsettled and potentially disruptive weather to the UK from Friday into Saturday. She explained that the system will begin to influence the UK's weather on Friday, with strengthening winds initially affecting the northwestern parts of the UK, accompanied by heavy rainfall. Eowyn is the fifth named storm of the 2024-25 season, which began in October of last year.