Storm Eowyn is set to batter Ireland with destructive winds, torrential rain, and potential snowfall. A nationwide Red Alert has been issued, urging people to stay home and warning of life-threatening conditions. Over a million people in the north received emergency alerts on their phones, while schools are closed and travel is strongly discouraged.
Over a million people received an emergency alert on their phones tonight as Ireland braced for Storm Eowyn . The Red Alert storm is being described as a multi-hazard event, with the potential to be extremely destructive. Severe and damaging winds of over 130km/h are forecast to wreak havoc overnight and during Friday. The gusts will be accompanied by torrential rain and even snow in parts, before the system eventually clears on Friday night.
Meteorologist Mark Bowe stressed that it is 'extremely rare' for Met Eireann to issue a Status Red weather alert 'across the country'. The National Emergency Co-ordination Group has warned people to stay home, for schools to close, and commuters not to travel to work until the storm has passed, which will most likely be on Friday evening. In preparation for the storm, the national forecaster has urged homes to ensure their mobile phones are fully charged. It warned: 'The Electricity network is expected to be severely impacted, the public are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.' The winds associated with Storm Eowyn are considered to be potentially life-threatening. Therefore everyone is advised to stay home for the duration of the storm if possible. Met Eireann added: 'This level of winds have the potential to pose a threat to life and property, so the public is advised to shelter in place under any red level warning, and limit travel to essential only and shelter in place as much as possible under any orange warning, as there will be extremely dangerous travelling conditions, fallen trees, and power outages expected broadly.' In the north, over a million people heard a siren from their phones at 5.30pm, which also vibrated for up to 10 seconds, to deliver a warning. It was sent to people living in Derry, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Antrim, Armagh and Down - where a Status Red warning has also been issued. The 'Armageddon alert' system was first launched in 2023 and is deployed in emergencies, such as during the recent Storm Darragh when over 3 million people were told to stay indoors to avoid storm-force winds. The 'Severe Alert' sent to phones in the six counties read: 'Issued by the UK and NI Governments. A RED warning for wind has been issued. Extremely strong winds associated with Storm Eowyn are expected to cause significant disruption from 7am on Friday. Strong winds can present a danger to life, causing flying debris, falling trees and large waves around coastal areas. Stay indoors if you can. It is not safe to drive in these conditions. 'The storm may cause damage to infrastructure causing power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Consider gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home. 'Stay up to date with the weather forecast and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities.' The start and finish times for the red warnings issued for Friday are: 2am-10am: Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford 3am-11am: Clare and Galway 4am-12pm: Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo 6am-11am: Cavan, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Roscommon and Tipperary 7am-2pm: Donegal 7am-2pm: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry A Status Orange warning for wind is also in place for the country from midnight until 4pm Friday, after the Status Red warnings elapse. Meanwhile a Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford, with Met Éireann forecasting heavy rain, leading to localised flooding from 9pm on Thursday evening until 5am Friday morning
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