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Tornado Warnings Issued as Storm Eowyn Approaches UK with 90 mph Winds
The UK prepares for the impact of Storm Eowyn, with warnings of tornadoes and severe weather conditions.
The United Kingdom is bracing for the arrival of Storm Eowyn, the first named storm of 2025, which is expected to bring unprecedented weather conditions, including tornado warnings and wind gusts reaching 90 miles per hour.
The Met Office has issued a 'danger to life' alert due to severe weather expected to hit parts of England, especially in the south, on Thursday.
The European Storm Forecast Experiment (Estofex) has also issued a level two alert indicating the potential for tornado development.
Areas between Bristol and London have been urged to remain vigilant for 'severe wind gusts and a few possible tornado events.' Meanwhile, a level one tornado alert remains in effect across broader regions of southern England and much of Wales, reflecting a similar risk but with lower probabilities.
Storm Eowyn is forecast to affect the UK on Friday, with amber weather warnings already in place for northern England, North Wales, Northern Ireland, and southern Scotland.
Anticipated wind speeds of up to 90 mph along the coasts and up to 70 mph inland highlight the danger posed by the storm, with the likelihood of power outages and travel disruptions across the country.
The Met Office has warned of potential injuries and life threats from flying debris, with substantial impacts expected on road, rail, air, and ferry services.
Warnings extend to the closure of roads and bridges, with large waves predicted along the coastlines.
Mike Silverstone, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, stated that 'Storm Eowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption.' The storm is anticipated to traverse Northern Ireland early Friday morning, moving northeast across Scotland by Friday afternoon, and reaching Shetland by evening.
In Ireland, Met Éireann has issued a rare red warning for severe and destructive gusts up to 120 mph in counties Limerick, Clare, Cork, and Kerry.
The rest of Ireland is under amber or yellow warnings.
As weather conditions evolve, there is the potential for the upgrade of Met Office warnings in the UK.
National Highways has cautioned drivers in the North West, North East, and Yorkshire regions to prepare for disruptions and highlighted the increased risk for high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes.
The Met Office has issued a 'danger to life' alert due to severe weather expected to hit parts of England, especially in the south, on Thursday.
The European Storm Forecast Experiment (Estofex) has also issued a level two alert indicating the potential for tornado development.
Areas between Bristol and London have been urged to remain vigilant for 'severe wind gusts and a few possible tornado events.' Meanwhile, a level one tornado alert remains in effect across broader regions of southern England and much of Wales, reflecting a similar risk but with lower probabilities.
Storm Eowyn is forecast to affect the UK on Friday, with amber weather warnings already in place for northern England, North Wales, Northern Ireland, and southern Scotland.
Anticipated wind speeds of up to 90 mph along the coasts and up to 70 mph inland highlight the danger posed by the storm, with the likelihood of power outages and travel disruptions across the country.
The Met Office has warned of potential injuries and life threats from flying debris, with substantial impacts expected on road, rail, air, and ferry services.
Warnings extend to the closure of roads and bridges, with large waves predicted along the coastlines.
Mike Silverstone, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, stated that 'Storm Eowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption.' The storm is anticipated to traverse Northern Ireland early Friday morning, moving northeast across Scotland by Friday afternoon, and reaching Shetland by evening.
In Ireland, Met Éireann has issued a rare red warning for severe and destructive gusts up to 120 mph in counties Limerick, Clare, Cork, and Kerry.
The rest of Ireland is under amber or yellow warnings.
As weather conditions evolve, there is the potential for the upgrade of Met Office warnings in the UK.
National Highways has cautioned drivers in the North West, North East, and Yorkshire regions to prepare for disruptions and highlighted the increased risk for high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes.
