Hurricane-force winds anticipated in Ireland and UK as Storm Éowyn spirals in from Atlantic
Forecasters in Ireland and UK warn of danger to life as Storm Eowyn spirals in from Atlantic
Hurricane-force winds anticipated in Ireland and U.K. as Storm Eowyn spirals in from Atlantic
Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland are braced for one of the most intense storms in decades, with forecasters warning of extremely rare hurricane-force winds and a danger to life.
Schools and public transport shut as ‘bomb’ cyclone Storm Éowyn approaches Ireland and parts of UK
Storm Éowyn, pronounced ‘Ay-oh-win’, has been advancing toward Ireland and the United Kingdom and is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain and some snow to the region Friday and Saturday.
'Threat to life' as red warnings issued in Republic of Ireland
A red wind warning has been issued for the whole of the Republic of Ireland, with Met Éireann warning of a possible "danger to life". The alert comes into effect at varying times from 02:00 on Friday and will end at varying times. Met Éireann has warned that "severe, damaging and destructive winds" are expected, with gusts of up to 130km/h.
Ireland and Northern Ireland to Shut Schools, Public Transport Ahead of Storm Eowyn
The Irish and UK weather agencies issued a red wind warning - the highest alert level - for the whole of Ireland, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, saying inland winds of up to 130 kilometres (81 miles) per hour from Storm Eowyn could be a danger to life.
Red weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
The alert was upgraded from an amber wind warning to a red warning on Thursday.
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