Met Office warns UK households to make sure five items are 'secure' this weekend

James Rodger

23 January 2025 at 7:18 am·2-min read

Amid the threat of 100mph winds at times, the Met Office is urging households to ensure bins, plant pots and garden furniture (bring inside or secure in place) are secure. — -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited

The Met Office has urged UK households to make sure five items are "secure" as Storm Eowyn hits this weekend. Amid the threat of 100mph winds at times, the Met Office is urging households to ensure bins, plant pots and garden furniture (bring inside or secure in place) are secure.

Trampolines (turn upside down or secure with tent pegs) and sheds (ensure doors are locked) are also namechecked by the Met Office. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen continued: “Storm Éowyn is a multi-hazard event, with snow likely for some, rain for many and strong winds for much of the UK. As a result, a number of weather warnings have been issued, with all parts of the UK covered by one warning at some point on Friday.

“Storm Éowyn is expected to cross Northern Ireland early on Friday morning. It will then continue northeast across the northern half of Scotland during Friday afternoon and is expected to be centred near Shetland during Friday evening.

“It’s important to note that even those away from the immediate Red Warning areas will still likely see disruptive weather, with travel plans likely to be severely impacted, as well as the possibility of power cuts for some.”

The UK will start to see a major change to the UK’s weather on Thursday, as a front bringing heavy rain moves eastwards through the day. Conditions turn both wet and windy during the early hours on Friday morning as Storm Éowyn arrives, with rain starting off as snow over parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and higher ground in northern England, the Met Office has said.

This is the first Red Warning issued for Northern Ireland since the Met Office moved to impact-based warnings in 2011. After Storm Éowyn on Friday and early on Saturday, further wet and windy weather is likely on Sunday and at the start of next week.

Manchester Evening News
Met Office maps snow when and where snow will fall in UK on Monday
Snow is forecast across parts of the UK
Manchester Evening News
Met Office UK weather map shows heavy rainfall as flood warnings issued
Heavy rain is expected across the country as flood warnings have been put in force
The Telegraph
‘I was a green energy zealot – until I had a nightmare heat pump installed’
All Paul Robinson really wanted were some solar panels on his roof.
Evening Standard
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Caribbean and sparks tsunami warnings
It is unclear if there has been any movement or damage on land
The Telegraph
Beavers finish seven-year dam project in two days
A colony of beavers has saved the Czech government almost £1 million after completing a stalled dam project themselves.
The Telegraph
Trump’s Gaza Riviera real estate dream is already under way – in Albania
A marsh harrier sweeps across a meadow of tawny grass, flamingos cruise like pink arrows above a sapphire lagoon and in the distance, a golden jackal lets out a howl.
CNN
Rare black wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers
Two rare black wolves, likely siblings, were spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forest, a conservation organization said Sunday.
KameraOne
Woman dives with whale shark - then something ruins the moment
A diver swam alongside a whale shark off the coast of Bohol in the Philippines and got herself filmed. Then another sea giant appeared to ruin the moment.
CNN
First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years
This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features, and more.
CNN
Not 1. Not 2. Not 3. Not 4. 5 winter storms could deliver more snow than the last two winters combined
The second of five storms that will slam the eastern half of the United States with snow and ice over a two week period is on the way – and this one has more snow than the first.
The Northern Echo
Met Office forecast for North East as cold health alert in place across region
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) put in place the cold weather alert on Friday (February 7). It is expected to last until Tuesday (February 11) at 9am.
CNN
New series of winter storms lining up to bring more snow and ice to the nation’s midsection
As the Midwest and Northeast dig out from back-to-back winter storms, new systems are building and are expected to dump more snow from the middle of the country to the East Coast this week. Plenty of cold air remains is in place to the north, helping to bring set the stage for a wide band of wintry mix and snow, according to the Weather Prediction Center.
SWNS
''I'm 'InstaGran' - six million people saw me empty my dishwasher''
Judith Leary-Joyce, 75, has become a social media sensation with her eco-friendly renovation tips, including a viral video of her unloading a dishwasher at waist height—now viewed nearly six million times. Together with her husband, John, 82, Judith has transformed their Victorian home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, into a model of energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption by 75%. As a long-time environmental activist, Judith has shared her retrofit journey, which includes solar panels, sustainable insulation, and an air-source heat pump, all of which have boosted their home's value by £90,000. Judith's Instagram and YouTube channels, where she educates others on eco-renovations, have garnered tens of thousands of followers. Her book Beginner’s Guide to Eco Renovation helps others replicate her success. With her focus on sustainability, Judith is determined to create a legacy for future generations.
KameraOne
Drive-thru safari guests mobbed by hungry animals
This is the hilarious moment guests visiting Lake Hartwell Wildlife Drive in Reed Creek, Georgia on January 19 were playfully mobbed by a large variety of hungry animals looking for a snack.
Dorset Echo
Black swan spotted at Dorset nature reserve
A black swan has been spotted in Weymouth
The Telegraph
Wild snakes invade Welsh homes to escape cold weather
Homes in Wales are being invaded by wild snakes which slither into lofts to escape cold winter weather.
The Independent
Winter storm dumps snow and ice on Northeast and Midwest
Roughly three inches of snow fell in New York City’s Central Park
The Northern Echo
Incredible pictures of the winter underwater world just off North East coast
Here is an amazing look at the winter underwater world off the North East coast
Oxford Mail
Nature enthusiasts treated to sighting of 'rare' bird across Oxfordshire skies
A rare bird which does not breed in the UK has been spotted across Oxfordshire skies.
Reuters Videos
Parts of Japan covered in heavy snow, disrupting traffic
STORY: :: Heavy snow blankets parts of Japan, disrupting air and ground traffic :: February 8, 2025:: Minamiuonuma, JapanThe strongest cold front of the season dumped snow along the coast of Sea of Japan and northern Japan. Bullet train services on the Yamagata Shinkansen were partially suspended, according to public broadcaster NHK. Other bullet and local train services were delayed and traffic was paralyzed, according to NHK.The broadcaster reported that nearly 13 feet (388 cm) of snow had accumulated as of 0700GMT in Sukayu in Aomori Prefecture, with some 10 feet (320 cm) of snow recorded in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture.

Latest stories