Met Office ice warning in wake of Storm Eowyn

The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning affecting the South West in the wake of Storm Eowyn. Following today's heavy rain and severe winds - reaching a peak of 114mph in the UK - forecasters have warned of ice settling in overnight, leading to dangerous conditions on roads.

The latest warning is in place from 3am on Saturday, January 25, and is set to last until 10am. It covers the whole of Devon, Plymouth and parts of eastern Cornwall, as well as Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wales. Forecasters say drivers should expect icy patches on untreated roads, as well as potential injuries from slips and falls.

The Met Office said: "Showers will move across this region on Friday evening and early Saturday morning. Skies will clear following the showers with ice likely to form on untreated surfaces and lead to some hazardous travelling conditions."

It comes after chaos caused by Storm Eowyn today. The weather front swept across the UK and Ireland, bringing massive wind gusts and heavy downpours. The worst of the weather was seen overnight in the South West, with residents waking to fallen trees and flooded roads, before the storm moved northwards where it is currently leaving millions without power and water in Ireland.

News agency PA says that more than 300 flights have been cancelled today - including flights to Scotland and Ireland from local West Country airlines. A severe wind warning is in effect in the South West until 11.59pm tonight.

More warnings have been issued in the South West over the weekend and into Monday, January 27. A wind and rain warning both begin at 8am on Sunday. The wind warning ends at 3pm on Sunday, while the rain warning extends till 6am on Monday.