Storm Éowyn to Hit Scotland with 90mph Winds – Here Are the 32 Areas Affected

West Dunbartonshire: Storm Éowyn is on its way, and it’s no joke. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Scotland and the UK. This storm is the fifth of the season, and it’s bringing some serious winds.

On Friday, expect strong winds all day, lasting into Saturday afternoon. The storm is fueled by a powerful jet stream from the Atlantic, which has been intensified by a cold snap from North America.

West Dunbartonshire is bracing for winds that could hit 90mph. That’s pretty wild! Plus, there’s a yellow warning for fog in Dumfries and Galloway until Wednesday morning.

Meteorologist Clare Nasir mentioned that winds could reach 70-80mph in central Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Wales and Northern England. So, it’s going to be a rough ride.

The Met Office warns of potential dangers from flying debris and falling power lines. They’re urging everyone in affected areas to stay alert.

Weather maps show that Storm Éowyn will hit the UK by 8am on Friday, starting in Ireland. The north Wales coastline will feel the storm first.

The East Lothian coastline will also face strong gales throughout Friday. The storm is expected to pass close to the northwest of the UK before moving northeast on Saturday.

Travel could be tricky, with longer journey times or cancellations for road, rail, air, and ferry services. So, if you have plans, keep an eye on the weather.

The warnings for wind will expire at midnight on Friday, but a new warning for Saturday is already in place. It covers all of Scotland until 3pm.

Gusts could reach 50-60mph inland and 60-70mph along the coasts. There’s even a chance of 70-80mph gusts in the Northern Isles.

Stay safe out there, and keep an eye on the weather updates!