Storm Éowyn has caused widespread damage and power outages across Ireland, prompting authorities to issue red weather warnings and urge people to stay indoors. Record wind speeds of 113mph were recorded, leading to fallen trees, blocked roads, and widespread disruption to transport, schools, and businesses.
Authorities have urged people to stay indoors because of risk to life and property from falling trees and flying debris.Authorities have urged people to stay indoors because of risk to life and property from falling trees and flying debris.The Electricity Supply Board said the extent of the power cut was “unprecedented” and would only get worse.
It said that the winds of 113mph had been recorded at Mace Head, County Galway, at 5am, just above the previous record high of 182km/h set in January 1945 in Foynes, County Limerick. The dangerous conditions have prompted authorities to warn people to stay indoors because of risk to life and property from falling trees and flying debris.Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersIn some places trees were blocking roads. One passenger who tried their luck heading to Shannon airport for a flight that was cancelled told RTÉ the motorway was deserted apart from fallen branches everywhere.
Keith Leonard, the chair of the national emergency coordination group, said the storm would be one of the most dangerous to hit Ireland. “We expect this storm to be destructive, dangerous and disruptive. We can expect greater than 130km/h inland, which is very, very unusual. It is going to be a damaging, dangerous and destructive weather event.”The public have been warned to stay at home, to avoid the coast and to have phones and torches fully charged.
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