Emergency alert sent ahead of red weather warning
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of people in Scotland ahead of a rare red weather warning. People with compatible mobile phones living in the 22 council areas of the country expected to be worst hit by the storm received the alert at approximately 18:00.
How serious is a red weather warning? As Storm Éowyn to bring disruption and chaos to Scotland
The rare red weather warnings highlight the potential for life-threatening conditions, with wind gusts reaching up to 100mph
Storm Eowyn: Met Office explains reasons behind first red weather warning in seven years
The red weather warning issued by Ronaldsway Met Office is the first for seven years. A red warning is the most severe that can be issued and represents a danger to life.
Storm Eowyn: How rare are red weather warnings and what is the danger?
A red weather warning can cause “very dangerous conditions” for those in affected areas, meaning precautions should be taken. During Storm Éowyn, the Met Office recommends staying inside, not travelling, preparing for power cuts and tying down loose items outside the home if possible.
UK weather: Rare red warnings ahead of Storm Eowyn - with tornado and 'danger to life' alerts
Storm forecasters say "a strong event cannot be ruled out" in the UK - with an explosive cyclogenesis caused by a major drop in air pressure bringing the "risk of a few tornados".
Storm Eowyn weather maps turn terrifying red and black as experts warn of 'historic storm'
Storm Éowyn is set to deliver miserable conditions for millions of Brits from tomorrow with wind gusts expected to surpass 90mph in some places while dumping snow in other regions
Storm Eowyn map: Where and when snow and 100mph winds will hit UK after Met Office weather warnings issued
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas.
Storm Éowyn: rare red weather warning in place for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland
Red, amber and yellow weather warnings have been forecast for the UK as Storm Éowyn arrives. Find out which areas will be affected and how to prepare and stay safe during a storm, power cut and flood.
Northern Ireland braces for red weather warning for wind
The rare red weather warning will be in effect across Northern Ireland from 07:00 until 14:00 GMT on Friday.
Millions receive emergency alert amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning
Millions of people in Scotland received an emergency alert to their mobile phones after the Met Office issued a red danger to life warning for wind. The Cabinet Office alert at around 6pm on Thursday in response to Storm Eowyn was the largest real-life use of the emergency system to date.
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UK weather: Rare red warning for parts of UK ahead of Storm Eowyn - with tornado and 'danger to life' alerts
Storm forecasters say "a strong event cannot be ruled out" in the UK - with an explosive cyclogenesis caused by a major drop ...