23/01/2025
Red Weather Warning Issued As Storm Éowyn Approaches
A Red Weather Warning for wind has been issued for all of Northern Ireland as Storm Éowyn is set to bring severe weather conditions on Friday.
This is the first Red Warning issued for Northern Ireland since the Met Office introduced its impact-based warning system in 2011, highlighting the severity of the expected weather.
Strong winds, with gusts potentially reaching 100mph in exposed coastal areas, are expected across Northern Ireland, along with heavy rain and snow in some areas.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen warned: "We reserve the issuing of Red Warnings for the most severe weather which represents a likely danger to life and severe disruption."
The Met Office warns of:
• Flying debris resulting in danger to life
• Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
• Very dangerous driving conditions with fallen trees on roads
• Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
• Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
Further wet and windy weather is expected to follow Storm Éowyn on Sunday and into next week, with additional warnings likely to be issued.
This is the first Red Warning issued for Northern Ireland since the Met Office introduced its impact-based warning system in 2011, highlighting the severity of the expected weather.
Strong winds, with gusts potentially reaching 100mph in exposed coastal areas, are expected across Northern Ireland, along with heavy rain and snow in some areas.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen warned: "We reserve the issuing of Red Warnings for the most severe weather which represents a likely danger to life and severe disruption."
The Met Office warns of:
• Flying debris resulting in danger to life
• Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
• Very dangerous driving conditions with fallen trees on roads
• Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
• Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
Further wet and windy weather is expected to follow Storm Éowyn on Sunday and into next week, with additional warnings likely to be issued.
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