Rare red weather warning as Storm Éowyn poses danger to life
Red warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday, as the dangerous Storm Éowyn heads towards the UK. The rare warnings for wind mean flying debris could cause a danger to life, with gusts up to 100mph (161km/h) along some exposed coasts.
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.
More than four million people across Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland have received emergency alerts on their phones in ...
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' ...
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