A leading Scottish meteorologist describes Storm Éowyn as the worst she’s seen, urging everyone to stay updated on weather warnings.
Dumfries: A prominent weather forecaster in Scotland is sounding the alarm about Storm Éowyn. She claims it’s the worst storm she’s ever encountered in her career.
This storm, the fifth of the season, is expected to hit Scotland and other UK areas soon. The Met Office has issued warnings for wind, rain, and even snow.
Gusts could exceed 90 mph in exposed coastal areas. Northern Ireland, northern England, and northwestern Wales are also in the storm’s path.
In response, the Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind. There are also yellow alerts for snow and rain. Southern England is on alert for possible tornadoes.
This storm has left forecasters stunned. Judith Ralston from BBC Scotland said she’s never seen anything like it before. She urged everyone to stay updated with the latest warnings.
Storm Éowyn is set to sweep across the northwest of the UK on Friday. It will bring a mix of snow, rain, and strong winds, causing potential travel disruptions.
Starting Thursday, heavy rain will push eastward. By Friday morning, conditions will worsen as the storm arrives, bringing wet and windy weather.
Initially, rain may fall as snow in parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland. This adds to the storm’s potential for disruption.
Storm Éowyn, pronounced ‘Ay-oh-win,’ will first impact southwestern areas before moving northeast. The storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain.
As it collides with colder air, snow is possible in Northern Ireland and northern England. However, milder air will soon turn that snow into rain.
Dumfries and Galloway are preparing for a tough Friday. Winds could reach 90 mph, with snowfall up to 10 cm expected.
West Dunbartonshire is also bracing for powerful gusts as the storm moves through.
Mike Silverstone, Deputy Chief Meteorologist, warned of widespread disruption on Friday. Weather warnings are in place across the UK.
Storm Éowyn will cross Northern Ireland early Friday, then move northeast across Scotland. The strongest winds will be felt in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland.
Gusts could exceed 80 mph in exposed areas, especially in Scotland on Friday night into Saturday.
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The amber weather warning for wind will cover Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland, and northern England on Friday.
This warning is in effect from 6 am to 9 pm as Storm Éowyn sweeps through southern and central Scotland.
The alert spans from Angus in the east to Oban in the west, including the Inner Hebrides.
Strong winds will continue into Saturday morning as Storm Éowyn moves northeast. Gusts could reach 50-60 mph inland, with coastal areas facing even stronger winds.
There’s a chance of gusts peaking at 70-80 mph in the Northern Isles, but these extreme conditions should ease as the storm clears.
