Met Office's Storm Éowyn snow warning amid almost 24-hour long alert

Storm Éowyn could bring snow to parts of the country, the Met Office has warned.
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Storm Éowyn could bring snow to parts of the country, the Met Office has warned. Ferocious winds, of up to 80mph, as well as heavy rain is forecast this Friday (January 24).

But with it comes the chance of snow for some parts of the country. However, while Coventry and Warwickshire is set to see winds of up to 49mph, it is not among the areas set for snow.

The Met Office said that there is a 'chance of snow' over Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland as the weather system initially bumps into cold air. While the possibility of snow does not cover all of the country, the risk of high winds does.

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There is an almost 24-hour long yellow wind warning in place, including in the Coventry and Warwickshire. This warns of disruption to roads as well as public transport.

RAC roads warning

High winds, up to 80mph in some coastal areas, could lead to risks posed by falling trees and other debris. It has led to a warning from the RAC.

Alice Simpson, RAC Breakdown spokesperson, said: "The wet and windy weather brought about by Storm Éowyn will make driving much more of a challenge towards the end of this week, especially for those in the west of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Strong winds mean there’s a higher likelihood of fallen branches and trees on rural routes between motorways and A-roads, which can obstruct journeys and puncture tyres if not carefully avoided.

"Drivers also need to be well aware of the buffeting effect of sudden gusts, especially along coastlines and exposed areas where the worst weather is expected. High-sided vehicles are most at risk of being blown off course, but cars can also be affected as they pass lorries on the motorway and are then hit by the wind on the other side. It’s best to keep speeds low and have a firm grip on the wheel to avoid being caught off-guard, especially in areas where heavy rain will affect visibility."