Emergency Alert

Stopped sending at 2:03pm on Friday 24 January 2025

Issued by the UK and NI Governments

A RED warning for wind has been issued. Extremely strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn are expected to cause significant disruption from 07:00am on Friday 24 January 2025. Strong winds can present a danger to life, causing flying debris, falling trees and large waves around coastal areas. Stay indoors if you can. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.

The storm may damage infrastructure causing power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Consider gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home.

Stay up to date with the weather forecast and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities. For more information search online for gov.uk/alerts and Met Office warnings and advice.

Sent by the UK government at 5:25pm on Thursday 23 January 2025

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This alert was sent to Northern Ireland.

Surrounding areas might also have received the alert.