The Met Office has been forced to issue rare red warnings for the country as we head towards the final weekend of the month.

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The UK is bracing itself for one of the worst storms in recent memory after neighbouring Ireland was put on lockdown after a rare red alert - track the storm's path here

However, a major change in the UK’s weather starts on Thursday, as a front bringing heavy rain moves eastwards through the day. Conditions turn both wet and windy during the early hours on Friday morning as Storm Éowyn arrives, with rain starting off as snow over parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and higher ground in northern England.

As Storm Éowyn weakens and clears to the northeast of the UK, Saturday will remain a breezy day everywhere with strong winds persisting in the north. It will be drier for many, with showers replacing persistent heavy rain, these wintry in the north, especially over higher ground.

The Welsh Government said it wants to see the Crown Estate devolved with both Mrs Morgan and her finance secretary Mr Drakeford having long called for it. In First Minister's Questions Plaid Cymru produced a question it had written to the UK Government asking for an update on negotiations between the two administrations.

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"Whilst there is some uncertainty in the track of Éowyn, a spell of very strong winds is likely, initially southeasterly before turning westerly, with peak gusts of 60-70 mph inland and 80-90 mph along some coasts and hills (perhaps even higher in a few locations)."

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The weatherfront set to batter the UK with 90mph winds, heavy rain, and snow showers has officially been named. The Met Office has issued a warning over Storm Éowyn, which is set to hit our shores on Friday, January 24.

There is also a question mark over the readiness of star winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who will also miss the squad's preparations ahead of the tournament after withdrawing from the Bordeaux side that beat the Sharks on Sunday after feeling dizzy. This was reportedly due to an inner ear issue, with the likely length of his absence still unknown.

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