Storm Eowyn to be among 'most severe Ireland has seen' as nationwide Status Red weather warning in place for Friday with schools to close

Storm Éowyn is expected to be a destructive weather event, prompting widespread red warnings across Ireland. The National Emergency Coordination Group has advised school closures and encouraged remote work for affected areas. Gusts exceeding 130km/h are anticipated, with significant potential for power outages similar to those seen during Storm Ophelia in 2017. The storm will impact various regions at different times on Friday, with emergency services urged to remain vigilant and only those essential should be on the roads during the red warning period.

Storm Éowyn poses significant danger, with the potential for widespread power outages affecting over 375,000 homes, similar to Storm Ophelia in 2017.

Red wind warnings are issued across all counties at varying times on Friday, signaling one of the strongest storms Ireland has faced in years.

Read at Irish Independent