Weather

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK, following Storm Eowyn, with hazardous conditions expected from Friday evening through to Saturday morning.

Storm Eowyn has caused significant disruption across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with record-breaking winds leading to power outages, travel chaos, and tragic fatalities. The Met Office issued rare red weather warnings, highlighting the danger to life from flying debris and structural damage.

Thousands of Three mobile network customers across the UK faced issues making and receiving calls, with some unable to connect to emergency services. The outage, exacerbated by Storm Éowyn, has raised concerns about network reliability.

Storm Éowyn has left approximately 283,000 customers without power in Northern Ireland due to hurricane-force winds and extensive damage to the electricity network. NIE Networks is working to restore power, but warns it may take significant time. Community assistance centres have been set up to support affected residents.

A suspected tornado struck Trevornick Holiday Park in Holywell Bay, causing significant damage to caravans and leaving the area resembling a war zone. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the park was closed at the time.

Storm Éowyn has caused widespread power cuts across the UK, with severe winds leading to significant disruption. Thousands of homes were left without electricity, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where conditions were described as 'exceptional'. The Met Office issued multiple warnings, including a rare red alert, as recovery efforts continue amidst dangerous conditions.

A suspected mini-tornado wreaked havoc in Cornwall, causing significant damage to homes and a holiday park, as Storm Eowyn brought severe weather to the UK. Emergency services responded to numerous incidents, with one minor injury reported.

Storm Éowyn has caused unprecedented disruption across the UK and Ireland, with record-breaking winds leading to widespread power outages, significant infrastructure damage, and tragic fatalities. Authorities urge caution as recovery efforts face further challenges from incoming weather systems.

Storm Éowyn has caused extensive power outages across Scotland, with winds up to 100mph leaving thousands without electricity. Scottish Power is working to restore power amidst challenging conditions, with significant disruptions reported in Dumfries and Galloway. Residents are urged to stay indoors and avoid travel.

Three, a major UK mobile network, experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of customers' ability to make or receive calls. The disruption, exacerbated by Storm Éowyn, also impacted smaller networks relying on Three's infrastructure. The company has apologized and is investigating issues with emergency service connections.