Brits are bracing for widespread disruption as Storm Éowyn is set to batter the country with gusts of up to 90mph - sparking a rare amber warning by the .

The agency also warned of possible blizzard conditions brought on by strong wind accompanying snow. It said: "Storm Éowyn will move across the northwest of the UK on Friday, clearing to the northeast on Friday night. This will bring a spell of very strong west to southwesterly winds, with peak gusts of 60-70 mph fairly widely inland, 70-80 mph in some areas, and 80-90 mph along more exposed coasts and hills (perhaps even higher in a few locations).

"It should be noted that there may be a slight reduction in wind strength for a time as the centre of Storm Éowyn passes overhead, this most likely in parts of Northern Ireland and western , before winds rapidly increase again. Winds will gradually ease later on Friday."

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