The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for the UK, forecasting dangerous Storm Eowyn with winds reaching up to 100mph. The storm is anticipated to impact Scotland and Northern Ireland significantly, creating hazardous conditions such as flying debris and risk from falling trees. Officials, including Northern Ireland's Education Minister Paul Givan, have called for school closures and advised against travel to mitigate risks. The Met Office emphasizes the severity of this storm, which could cause life-threatening conditions and substantial disruptions across major areas.
"We reserve the issuing of red warnings for the most severe weather which represents a likely danger to life and severe disruption, and that is the case with Storm Eowyn."
"I understand this will impact on the work of schools and other businesses, but the decision has been taken to avoid any potential risk to life for children and young people as well as staff."
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