Storm Éowyn, already described the storm as an "exceptional weather event" by police in Northern Ireland, has hit the UK - and it poses a danger to life for many

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for South Wales due to ice which will be in place on Saturday (January 25).

With Storm Éowyn battering Britain, several social media users reacted to warnings issued by the Met Office, with comments ranging from fairly sane to absolutely nuts.

Several weather warnings - ranging from yellow to red - have been issued across the country, with the worst conditions expected to hit Northern Ireland and Scotland

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western 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.

Further Met Office weather warnings for rain have been issued for Hertfordshire as the county is already under a wind alert for Storm Éowyn.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in Oldham this weekend. Heavy rain is expected from 2am on Friday, January 24, with temperatures rising to 8 degrees by 6am. The rain will clear by 7am,

The Met Office has issued two new yellow weather warnings for parts of North Wales which will be in place on Sunday and Monday (January 26 and 27).