The north coast is expected to bear the brunt of today's extreme winds caused by Storm Éowyn - with gusts of up to 97mph forecast for Ballycastle. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Northern Ireland,

Storm Éowyn, already described the storm as an "exceptional weather event" by police in Northern Ireland, has hit the UK - and it poses a danger to life for many

A red weather warning is the most serious alert issued by the UK’s Met Office, signifying a high likelihood of severe disruption and risk to life. While such warnings are an official recommendation to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, they do not automatically entitle employees to time off work.