Hurricane Storm Éowyn is heading for Ireland and Great Britain
In anticipation of Storm Éowyn, high wind warnings have been issued in Ireland and parts of the UK for Friday. Gusts of more than 130 kilometers per hour are expected.
23.01.2025, 14:39
SDA
For the Republic of Ireland, the highest level is red. Outgoing Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris warned of extreme danger to life. "You must be careful. Do not travel. Don't go near the coast," warned the politician, who was due to be succeeded in office by his designated successor Micheál Martin on Thursday.
According to the Irish weather service, gale-force winds of more than 130 kilometers per hour are expected. Schools and other educational institutions will remain closed. Public transport will also be at a standstill as long as the highest warning level is in force, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Even supermarkets announced that they would be closing their stores.
The British Met Office also issued a red warning for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland. In Northern Ireland, all schools were instructed to remain closed on Friday as a precautionary measure.
Scotland's head of government, John Swinney, called on people in the affected areas not to travel. The most severe disruption is expected in the densely populated Scottish "Central Belt" between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
According to the weather warning, flying debris, high waves that could hit coastal roads and houses, fallen trees and severe disruption to public transport are expected.
