Met Office weather forecasters have produced hour-by-hour breakdowns for some of the worst-hit parts of the country as Storm Eowyn tears at Brits four hours on end

With four days of weather warnings across the UK, the Met Office has said there is a risk to life as 114mph winds were recorded in Ireland when Storm Eowyn hit.

Further south, the M48 Severn Bridge was closed due to strong winds, while the Tamar Bridge on the A38 between Devon and Cornwall was closed to high-sided vehicles until 5am. Avon and Somerset reported a number of local roads had been blocked due to fallen trees, advising motorists to “take care when travelling”.