Storm Eowyn Ravages Scotland and Northern Ireland with Record-Breaking Winds
Storm Eowyn has caused widespread disruption across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with record-breaking winds, power outages, and travel chaos. The Met Office issued rare red weather warnings, indicating a “danger to life” due to flying debris and structural damage. Winds reached up to 100 mph in some areas, with a record-breaking gust of 114 mph recorded in County Galway, Ireland.
In Scotland, the storm led to the closure of schools, rail services, and airports, with Edinburgh described as “like a ghost town” as residents heeded warnings to stay indoors. A 49-year-old man in Irvine, Scotland, died after being struck by falling roof tiles, marking the first fatality attributed to the storm. Police in Northern Ireland reported over 2,000 weather-related incidents, with roads blocked by fallen trees and debris.
Over one million homes and businesses across the UK and Ireland were left without power, with energy providers warning that restoration could take days. The storm also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including the collapse of a building wall in Denny, Scotland, and the partial destruction of a cheese factory roof in Cheshire, which crushed eight cars.
The Met Office warned that while the worst of the storm had passed, further wind and rain could hamper recovery efforts. Amber and yellow weather warnings remained in place for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, with the public urged to avoid unnecessary travel. The storm is expected to be one of the most severe in decades, with its impact likened to the Boxing Day storm of 1998.
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