Millions are being urged to prepare for disastrous conditions following a series of weather warnings. This comes after new maps revealed the areas expected to be hit by snow and ice today in the wake of Storm Eowyn.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas.

The Met Office recommends keeping essentials such as warm clothes, food, and water in cars due to the likelihood of travel delays.

From Saturday, Storm Éowyn is predicted to weaken as it moves northeast of the UK. Despite this, Saturday will still be breezy for much of the country, with strong winds persisting in the north, but it will be drier for many.

Hours after Storm Eowyn caused chaos Storm Herminia is set to hit most of the UK - here is every area with a warning in place

Storm Herminia to bring heavy rain and flooding after 100mph gusts of Storm Eowyn - Met Office has issued warnings across swathes of the UK as residents brace for wind and rain