Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland are braced for a storm spiraling in from the Atlantic, bringing gusts of up to 100 m.p.h., with forecasters warning of a danger to life.

"An Garda Síochána warns all members of the public that a Status Red severe weather warning means ‘shelter in place’. People in areas during the times affected by red warnings should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel and take action to protect themselves and their properties," said a gardai spokesperson.

Storm Eowyn is set to hit the North East on Friday, and several attractions have been closed as a result of the upcoming weather event. The storm could bring winds of up to 70mph to the region on Friday and over the weekend, with travel disruption expected.

The council announced all schools and nurseries will be closed after the Met Office issued a red weather warning for wind, the most severe level of weather warning.

Storm Eowyn is expected to cause widespread disruption, including significant damage to buildings and road closures.

Weather experts have warned of "danger to life" conditions as Storm Eowyn prepares to unleash hurricane-force winds of up to 90mph across Britain tomorrow. Expert Nathan Rao cautioned that the fifth named storm of the season could be "a very,