Storm Eowyn, a severe weather event predicted to be one of the most intense storms in recent history, is set to wreak havoc across Ireland. Met Éireann has issued a nationwide Status Red weather warning, advising of extreme and damaging winds. The storm is expected to cause widespread disruption to public transport, health services, and educational institutions.
Ireland is bracing for the arrival of Storm Eowyn , predicted to be one of the most severe storms in recent history, bringing with it dangerous and destructive winds. Met Éireann has issued a nationwide Status Red weather warning, forecasting extreme, damaging, and destructive gusts exceeding 130km/h over the next 24 hours. This rare alert, signifying an extremely dangerous weather event, urges the public to take active steps to protect themselves and their property.
The storm is expected to make landfall around midnight on Thursday and continue to impact the country until 6 pm on Friday. \The consequences of Storm Eowyn are anticipated to be widespread, disrupting public transport, health services, and educational institutions. Schools, creches, and colleges have been ordered to close during the red level warning. Public transport will be severely affected, with bus, tram, and train services ceasing operations in areas under the Status Red warning. Even in the hours preceding and following the warning, services are likely to be significantly disrupted. The National Transport Authority (NTA) advises against all non-essential travel and encourages checking operator websites and social media for updates on service resumption. \The NTA has confirmed that Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, and Luas will all experience service cancellations and disruptions. Dublin Bus will cease operations from 4 am to 11 am on Friday. Bus Éireann has announced significant service cancellations for both Thursday night and Friday due to the national red weather warnings. Irish Rail has suspended all train services on Friday morning while the Status Red warning is in effect. Luas has suspended services on both its Red and Green Lines. \The severe weather conditions are also expected to lead to heavy rainfall, triggering localized flooding in specific areas. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford from 9 pm on Thursday evening until 5 am on Friday morning.
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