Disruption across the West Midlands due to Storm Eowyn
Flights have been cancelled at Birmingham Airport
The West Midlands is facing disruption as Storm Eowyn brings strong winds to the region, causing a risk to life.
The region has been issued a yellow weather warning, with winds reaching 50-60 miles per hour.
How has Storm Eowyn affected the West Midlands?
Flights have been cancelled from Birmingham Airport heading to Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin this morning. The guidance is to check with your airline before you travel.
Other services impacted by the storm include Avanti West Coast, LNER, West Midlands Railway, Lumo, Transport for Wales and Southern Western Railway.
What is happening in the rest of the country?
It comes as parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland were issued a rare, red weather alert by the Met Office.
Red warnings are in place in Northern Ireland from 7am until 2pm on Friday, and for western and central areas of Scotland between 10am and 5pm, with speeds of up to 100mph likely along coasts, the forecaster said.
A record-breaking wind speed of 183kmh (114 mph) was measured in Mace Head, Co Galway in Ireland.
What is the advice?
RAC Breakdown advised motorists in warning areas to stay safe by parking away from trees, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, avoid coastal routes and watch out for debris.
Dale Hipkiss from the National Highways team, based in Birmingham, said drivers should act sensibly in the weather conditions:
"Allow yourself extra time, take essential items such as medicines and a fully charged phone, in case you come into any difficulties," he said.