Ireland's national weather service says the country has seen 114 mph wind gusts, the highest ever recorded on the island.
The Highlands and Islands and parts of Argyll and Bute are to be hit with strong gales from Thursday afternoon.
A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for parts of the country this week as Scots could face power cuts ...
UK forecasters are keeping a close eye on Storm Erin as it rages off the coast of Africa – but it’s not yet known if it will reach our shores. It’s been less than a fortnight since Storm Floris hit ...
Storms were first given names by the UK Met Office ten years ago to raise awareness of the dangers. Elizabeth Rizzini considers if it has worked.