23/01/2025
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⚠️⚠️⚠️ - An amber weather warning for Northern Ireland has been upgraded to a RED alert as Storm Éowyn is poised to cause “widespread disruption” across the province on Friday. The red warning will be in effect from 7am until 2pm, covering all six counties.
According to the Met Office: “Southwesterly then westerly winds will rapidly strengthen from west to east during the Friday morning rush hour, with peak gusts of 80–90 mph fairly widespread, and possibly reaching 100 mph along some exposed coasts.
“This brings a risk of significant disruption to transport and power supplies, as well as hazardous conditions outdoors. Winds will gradually ease from the south through Friday afternoon.”
An amber weather warning remains in place until 9pm on Friday as Storm Éowyn, the first named storm of the year, begins to move in.
The MET office advises people to expect:
- 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
