About 117,000 homes in Scotland are without power due to the disruption caused by Storm Éowyn - descibed as a "once in a generation" storm
Wind speeds of 102mph on the Tay Road Bridge and 101mph at Drumalbin in South Lanarkshire have been recorded
A rare red weather warning had been in place from 10:00 until 17:00, covering most of the central belt and parts of southern Scotland
An amber warning now covers large parts of the country, including Glasgow, Dundee and Dumfries and Galloway, until 06:00 on Saturday
All ScotRail trains were cancelled on Friday, as were all CalMac ferries and many flights - with travel disruption expected to continue into Saturday
Two drivers were injured in crashes in Mauchline, East Ayrshire, and Glasgow's Balmore Road
Watch in 83 seconds: Storm Éowyn sweeps into Scotland
Image source, Getty ImagesWe're getting news of some of the first sporting casualties of the severe weather.
Tonight's Scottish Women's Premier League game between Celtic and Hearts has been postponed, as well as Hearts II and East Kilbride in the Lowland League.
The Highland League game between Deveronvale and Banks o' Dee, initially scheduled for tonight, will now take place on Saturday.
As we reported earlier, a gust of 101mph has been recorded in Drumalbin in South Lanarkshire - but the Met Office is warning of dangerously strong winds right across the UK today.
Earlier, the Republic of Ireland reported its highest ever wind gust when a reading of 114mph was taken on the west coast.
The graphic below sets out how this stacks up against the strongest gusts ever recorded in the UK - which Ireland is not a part of.
Image source, Getty ImagesWet Wet Wet's gig at this year's Big Burns Supper in Dumfries has been postponed as a result of Storm Éowyn.
The band were scheduled to perform at the Loreburn Hall tonight as one of the headline acts at the festival.
However, organisers say they have taken the "difficult decision" to cancel that performance and reschedule it for 9 October at the same venue.
"We appreciate that our audience will be disappointed by this decision, but we believe we have acted in the best interests of public safety, as many festivalgoers will be travelling long distances to reach the event in difficult weather conditions," they say.
Catriona Renton
BBC Scotland reporter
In Glasgow Green, the weather is worsening by the minute.
We are down by the River Clyde, and I have rarely seen it look so angry.
Usually weather stories are very visual - but what is striking here is the noise. When the big gusts come, it is like a roar.
A couple of trees that line the boulevard have fallen by the river.
A lonely jogger was managing to plough through.
Stay safe and indoors.
Image source, Getty ImagesPrestwick Airport has announced that it will be now be shut until 03:00 tomorrow with no flights leaving until at least 05:00.
Reopening times may change. Updates will be shared on it's X page, external. Passengers should check flight status with airline.
The Met Office says a gust of 101mph has now been recorded at Drumalbin in South Lanarkshire.
Earlier, there was a gust of 99.1mph recorded on the Queensferry Crossing, and one of 95.7mph on the Forth Road Bridge.
There has also been a gust of 96mph in Brizlee Wood, Northumberland and 93mph in Gwynedd, north Wales.
The strongest gust ever recorded in the UK is 142mph, at Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire on 13 February 1989.
If you're just joining us, Storm Éowyn is a fast-moving story - as well as a fast-moving storm - affecting all of the country.
Image source, David FlemingYou've been sending us reports of the damage caused by Storm Éowyn across Scotland.
David Fleming in Linwood, Renfrewshire, sent us a picture of what he describes as a "rogue trampoline" resting on top of a garden fence.
Meanwhile, Klare Chamberlain said this large tree fell down in a back close in Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow. It has taken out the phone lines but fortunately there's been no damage to the property, she says.
Image source, Klare ChamberlainRichard in the Scottish Borders hasn't been so lucky. He sent us this picture of roof damage and he says he has no power.
Image source, RichardIn Melrose, Bridget Khursheed said this tree fell down even before the red alert started. "Luckily it missed the bird feeders," she added.
Use this form to send us your reports, photographs or videos of storm damage - but only if it's safe to do so.
Image source, Bridget Khursheed
Andrew Kerr
BBC Scotland political correspondent
The Scottish government's emergency response team is meeting now to talk about its response to Storm Éowyn.
Before joining the meeting, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes told BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live: "Storm Éowyn is definitely making itself felt.
"I don't think there is any part of the country that isn't experiencing some of Storm Éowyn."
The deputy first minister has warned it will "take some time to clean up" and to get the transport networks back to normal as the country is battered by ferocious winds.
She also urged people once again to heed the advice from Police Scotland and not to travel in or to the red zone areas which will be worst affected.
The government has been preparing for this so they know what to expect, she added, but they are also ready to respond to anything.
Roads firm Bear Scotland says a gust of 95.7mph has been recorded on the Forth Road Bridge as wind speeds increase across the country.
The next highest speed recorded in Scotland was 91mph at Port Ellen, Islay.
Speeds of 87mph were recorded in Dundrennan, Machrihanish and Glasgow Bishopton.
Lorna Gordon
BBC News Scotland correspondent
The normally bustling Buchanan Street in Glasgow city centre is practically deserted
As the red weather warning kicks in, the centre of Glasgow is almost deserted.
Buchanan Street is usually packed with shoppers but today almost all the shops are shut and most people seem to be heeding the advice to stay inside.
The last time I saw the streets in the city centre this quiet was during lockdown.
Those we spoke to who were out all seemed to be from elsewhere. One man from Fort William was down for the Strictly show - which has now been cancelled. He was looking for a coffee shop but everything was closed.
Another couple had travelled from the Isle of Bute for a birthday celebration. They said they were now stranded and had no way back and had to wait until the afternoon to check into their new hotel room.
There was also a family from Switzerland who were in Glasgow for a Celtic Connections concert which has also now been cancelled.
Image source, BBC StudiosCraig Revel Horwood has announced on X that the Friday evening performance of Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour will be rescheduled to Sunday evening.
Doors will open at 17:30 and the performance will start at 18:30. Original tickets remain valid for this show.
Anyone unable to attend should contact their point of purchase for a refund.
Strictly judge Revel Horwood apologised for "any inconvenience this may cause".
Our reporter Catriona Renton sent us this picture of an uprooted tree at the Calton end of Glasgow Green
The tree crashed down onto the public path running through Glasgow Green
Image source, ReutersCouncil workers remove a fallen tree blocking the Regent Road in Edinburgh
Image source, ReutersChainsaws are used to cut the Regent Road tree into manageable sizes before it can be lifted clear
Image source, ReutersRegent Road has been closed off as Storm Eowyn hits in Edinburgh
More than 35,000 homes are currently without power in Scotland due to Storm Eowyn.
The latest update from SSEN, which covers the north of the country, says 15,771 homes on their network are without power.
It says that disruption is likely to last overnight due to the "exceptional wind speeds and challenging conditions".
In addition, about 20,000 homes on SP Energy's network, which takes in the central belt and southern Scotland, are also without power.
As reported earlier, Dumfries & Galloway is taking some of the worst of the storm.
Police Scotland said about 11,000 homes have had power cuts there.
SSEN said it had earlier reconnected about 10,000 homes who were without power in the north of Scotland.
Image source, Traffic ScotlandTwo lanes on the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow, which spans the River Clyde, are currently closed due to an overturned lorry.
A camera still, shared by Traffic Scotland on X, shows two police cars at the scene.
Less than 20 vehicles were visible on the bridge, normally one of the busiest in the country, at the time the image was captured.
As of 13:00, a new weather warning is in place, this time covering the Scottish Highlands.
The new amber warning for wind will be in place until 06:00 on Saturday.
The red warning covering much of central and southern Scotland remains in place until 17:00 today.
The red "danger to life" warning for wind came into effect across much of central and southern Scotland at 10:00.
More than 20,000 properties have lost power and people have been urged to stay indoors.
Police Scotland reported that as many as 11,000 homes had lost power in Dumfries and Galloway alone.
Trains have been suspended across the country and hundreds of schools are closed after forecasters predicted wind speeds of up to 100mph.
Vehicles have been blown over and roads in some areas are closed due to debris.
Image source, Fubar NewsThe scene on Cranford Road in Aberdeen
This was the scene on one Aberdeen street as high winds sweep the country.
A large netted frame on wheels ended on top of cars on the city's Cranford Road.
Lunchtime Live
BBC Radio Scotland
Honor Criswick, from the Met Office, says wind gusts of 86mph have been recorded in the west of Scotland and describes conditions as "really dangerous".
She told BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live forecasters were expecting to see similar wind speeds, if not higher, in the next hour or two.
Ms Chiswick adds heavy showers, snow and ice will cause further impact on Saturday.
There will also be wet and windy weather on Sunday.
The expert says the current extreme weather was fuelled by a "cold air wave" across the US.
She says: "The overall trend is showing that in the UK we are more likely to experience more extreme, intense weather in the coming decades."
More than 20 roads have been blocked so far across the Scottish Borders.
They include the A1107 at Eyemouth and further north near Cockburnspath.
The A6112 is blocked at Duns and the A6105 is impassable at Gordon. The A7 is blocked at Ashkirk and there are now reports of a tree coming down near St Boswells on the A68.
The A72 is closed at Clovenfords, the A707 is blocked near Caddonfoot, and the A698 near Denholm and the A699 outside Selkirk are also affected.
Many B roads - particularly around Peebles and Tweedsmuir - also have fallen trees.