A Scottish weather presenter expresses concern over Storm Éowyn, calling it the worst she’s seen, as it prepares to hit Scotland and the UK.
The Met Office has issued wind warnings for various regions. Coastal areas in Western Scotland might see gusts over 90 mph. Edinburgh has a rare red warning, urging locals to stay indoors.
Southern England is also on alert with a level two tornado notice due to possible strong gusts. Judith Ralston from BBC Scotland took to Twitter, saying, “This is one major storm. I’ve not seen anything like it in my career.”
The UK is bracing for a storm that will sweep in on Friday. It’s expected to bring snow, rain, and strong winds, causing travel disruptions and power outages.
Starting Thursday, heavy rain will push eastward. By Friday morning, conditions will worsen as Storm Éowyn arrives, bringing wet and windy weather.
Initially, some areas will see snow, especially in Northern Ireland and Scotland. But as milder air moves in, it will likely turn to rain.
Dumfries and Galloway is preparing for a tough Friday with winds up to 90 mph and snowfall of about 10 cm. West Dunbartonshire is also getting ready for strong gusts.
The Met Office warns that Storm Éowyn will bring widespread disruption. It’s expected to cross Northern Ireland early Friday and then move northeast across Scotland.
The strongest winds will likely hit Northern Ireland, southern and central Scotland, and northern England. Gusts could exceed 80 mph in exposed areas.
An amber weather warning is in effect for Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland, and northern England. This alert will last most of Friday before winds start to ease.
The amber warning is set for Friday, January 24, from 6 am to 9 pm. It covers a wide area from Angus to Oban and includes several islands.
The Met Office predicts strong winds will continue into Saturday morning. Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected inland, with coastal areas facing even stronger winds.
There’s a slight chance of gusts reaching 70-80 mph in the Northern Isles, but conditions should improve as the storm clears later in the day.
