Storm Eowyn: How rare are red weather warnings and what is the danger?
A red weather warning can cause “very dangerous conditions” for those in affected areas, meaning precautions should be taken. During Storm Éowyn, the Met Office recommends staying inside, not travelling, preparing for power cuts and tying down loose items outside the home if possible.
A Red level wind warning is in effect for 12 counties as Storm Éowyn hits the country, bringing gusts registering as high as 174km/h on the west coast.
The public has been told to brace for one of the most severe storms that Ireland has ever seen as Storm Eowyn is expected to bring 'very strong winds and widespread disruption' ...
Storm Éowyn is set to hit the island of Ireland first, before reaching the western side of the UK in the early hours of Friday morning. Heavy rain is expected across the UK, before wind speeds start ...
Storm forecasters say "a strong event cannot be ruled out" in the UK - with an explosive cyclogenesis caused by a major drop ...
The Met Office issued a danger to life warning has been issued for Brits as Storm Eowyn barrels its way toward the country with 100mph winds expected in the worst-affected regions ...
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