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The UK is bracing itself for dangerous Storm Éowyn, which is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h), as well as flying debris, power cuts and travel disruption. Red warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday. The warnings mean people’s lives could be in danger, as roofs could be blown off buildings, and there could be widespread damage to infrastructure, including roads, railways, and airports. All schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close in anticipation of the dangerous weather, and people are being urged to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel.
BBC Weather warned that this could be the storm of the century for the Republic of Ireland. Meanwhile, the Met Office is warning that it is very likely there will be a risk to life and people should avoid travelling where possible. Red is the most serious weather warning the Met Office can issue, indicating that dangerous weather is expected, and people are urged to take action to keep themselves and others safe.
The red warning for the whole of Northern Ireland will be in force from 07:00 GMT to 14:00 on Friday, affecting the morning rush hour. The Scottish central belt, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, will be under a red warning from 10:00 to 17:00. Schools in a number of Scottish local authorities will be closed on Friday, including Glasgow, East Ayrshire, and East Lothian. Power cuts are likely, and some may last for days. People are being urged to stay indoors and to postpone any unnecessary travel.
Two amber warnings are also in place for parts of Scotland and the north of England on Friday. The entire rest of the country is under at least one yellow warning as Éowyn brings strong winds, rain, and snow. Irish forecaster Met Éireann has issued blanket red weather warnings covering all of the Republic of Ireland for widespread gusts in excess of 80mph.
Storm Éowyn is the fifth named storm of the season, and it seems the UK is in for a challenging end to its winter. People are advised to stay tuned to weather updates, monitor travel plans, and postpone any non-essential journeys. The UK is forecast to experience the worst weather of the century and people are strongly advised to take heed of the warnings to stay safe
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