London is bracing for heavy rain and gusts of up to 48mph on Sunday evening in the wake of Storm Eowyn. Met Office forecasters predict the capital will see heavy rain throughout Sunday night and winds of nearly 50mph amid yellow weather warnings for both wind and rain.

Schools have been shut across the UK after the Met Office said there is a risk to life and issued four days of weather warnings.

The Met Office has warned London could see wind speeds of up to 50mph today caused by Storm Éowyn. European meteorologists have also warned the capital could see ‘tornado-style’ events.

Storm Eowyn, with winds reaching 100 mph, wreaked havoc across parts of the UK and Ireland, leaving destruction in its wake. On Friday morning (January 24), a member of the Weather & Radar team battled fierce winds as he gathered data along the coast of Co.

Storm Eowyn is forecast to bring strong gusts of up to 53mph to London on Friday, which could cause localised damage, power cuts and travel disruption. Heavy rain and hill snow is also expected, as the Met Office has warned travellers to plan ahead and check for any delays or road closures.

Flights have been delayed, roads closed and ferry services cancelled as 100mph winds pose a danger to life in parts of the UK on Friday morning. Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,