Storm Éowyn Met Office warning for Nottingham amid bouts of heavy rain and 60mph winds

Heavy rain and winds of almost 60mph are expected in Nottingham as we gear up to face Storm Éowyn. While the worst of the weather is expected elsewhere across the UK, bouts of heavy rain have been given out in Nottingham in the early hours of Friday (January 24) with the highest winds of 57mph likely at about 9am.

Several weather warnings have been issued across the UK - with a yellow weather warning for strong winds covering the East Midlands from 12am on Friday until Saturday morning, January 25.

The Met Office warns of possible damage to buildings, power cuts and disruption to modes of public transport. The weather agency also warns there's also a possible 'danger to life' from flying debris and, for coastal areas, of "beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties".

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “Storm Éowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday.

“The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, northwestern 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. There will also be some heavy rain, bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.

“The initial warning for Storm Éowyn has been issued several days in advance, so it’s important to stay up to date with the forecast as further details emerge in the coming days.”

RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “The wet and windy weather brought about by Storm Éowyn will make driving much more of a challenge towards the end of this week, especially for those in the west of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Strong winds mean there’s a higher likelihood of fallen branches and trees on rural routes between motorways and A-roads, which can obstruct journeys and puncture tyres if not carefully avoided.

“Drivers also need to be well aware of the buffeting effect of sudden gusts, especially along coastlines and exposed areas where the worst weather is expected. High-sided vehicles are most at risk of being blown off course, but cars can also be affected as they pass lorries on the motorway and are then hit by the wind on the other side. It’s best to keep speeds low and have a firm grip on the wheel to avoid being caught off-guard, especially in areas where heavy rain will affect visibility.”

In Nottingham, winds should calm by midday, having reached a peak of 57mph gusts, and will drop to 28mph. Meanwhile on Sunday the worst of the weather is expected to have passed, with rain expected all afternoon, and into the night.

Below is the Met Office outlook for Nottingham on Saturday:

3AM: 95% chance of rain, 54mph winds

6AM: 95% chance of rain, 56mph winds

9AM: 20% chance of rain, 57mph winds

12PM: 8C, 54mph winds

3PM: 7C, 47mph winds

6PM: 5C, 34mph winds

9PM: 4C, 28mph winds