What is a red weather warning? Why the Met Office issues the maximum warning - and how to protect yourself
The warning is only issued in the event of extreme weather.The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Scotland this week.It comes as Storm Éowyn approaches the country, with Scottish weather presenter Judith Ralston calling it “one major storm” and saying: “I’ve not seen anything like it in my career”.
Met Office issues RED weather warning
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a rare red warning about Storm Éowyn, which will hit tomorrow morning and last until the afternoon. Winds could hit up to 85mph on exposed coastal areas and higher ground. It's thought it'll cause widespread disruption and damage - particularly because previous storms have of weakened and other structures.
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Storm Eowyn to bring 90mph winds as Met Office issue danger to life weather warning
Storm Éowyn is forecast to make landfall in Ireland late on Thursday before moving on to the rest of the UK on Friday according to Met Office models. The storm will bring gusts of 80mph to coastal areas and 60mph inland with potential for a danger to life caused by flying debris.
What is a Met Office red weather warning and is it deadly?
According to the Met Office website, red weather warnings are reserved for "very dangerous" conditions with a "high level of certainty". When these are released by the organisation, it is advised that residents affected take action to keep themselves and others safe as there is a "risk to life".
Northern Ireland braces for red weather warning
Ahead of Storm Éowyn, both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been issued red weather warnings for the first time. Schools, colleges and universities are closed and most hospital appointments have been cancelled as "significant disruption" is expected as a result of the storm.
‘Danger to life’ concern as Met Office issues red weather warning for Northern Ireland
GMT on Friday. It is the first time that a red warning has been issued for Northern Ireland since the Met Office moved to impact-based warnings in 2011. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “We reserve the issuing of Red Warnings for the most severe weather which represents a likely danger to life and severe disruption,
Red warning for wind issued across Ireland and parts of Scotland
Dangerous conditions are expected with the top level red warning for wind issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland across Friday morning. The Met Office has issued weather warnings across the UK,
'Threat to life' as red warnings issued in Republic of Ireland
Speaking to RTÉ the chair of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group has said Storm Éowyn will "probably be among the severest storms that Ireland has ever seen". Additionally, the Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Northern Ireland.
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