The UK weather agency warned that the strong wind set to batter Britain could lead to "injuries and danger to life" being caused by flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

The Met Office says the UK will see "a major change" in the weather from Thursday as heavy rain moves eastwards throughout the day. High rainfall accumulations are likely in western parts of Scotland, England and Wales, where 20mm to 30mm could fall in places, the weather agency predicted.

Storm Eowyn is set to hit the UK with strong winds on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office has said, with yellow weather warnings issued for most of the country. The forecaster warned that the winds will lead to disruptions such as damage to buildings,

Brits have been warned to strap down their furniture and buckle in as killer winds will sweep over the UK – with the Met Office sharing warnings for travel disruption

The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for wind affecting nearly the whole of Kent. Storm Eowyn will cause disruption to travel throughout the country later this week. The alert will be in place from midnight on Friday (January 24) to 11.