Explainer: what to expect from a Status Red weather warning
As Ireland braces itself to feel the full force of Storm Éowyn, Met Éireann has warned that the latest weather front could bring with it a possible "danger to life".
Storm Eowyn: Status Red weather alert extended to 22 counties as Met Eireann warns of 'danger to life'
Most of the country will be under a Status Red wind warning on Friday as Storm Eowyn is predicted to bring "powerful and destructive winds" of up to 193kmh over the coming days
Storm Eowyn live tracker and timeline as red warning issued for Ireland
Weather expert Mark Bowe has highlighted the "extremely rare" nature of a nationwide Status Red alert from Met Eireann. The National Emergency Co-ordination Group is urging everyone to hunker down at home, schools to shut their doors, and workers to avoid commuting until the storm blows over, likely by Friday evening.
Storm Éowyn: Nationwide red wind warning as schools to close for one of the most severe storms Ireland has ever seen
Met Éireann forecasts extremely destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h with many schools and workplaces set to close
Where is Storm Eowyn now? LIVE tracker and timeline as Red weather warning engulfs all of Ireland
Storm Eowyn will slam Ireland later this week, with a Status Red weather warning issued for the entire country. Track it's exact path and check how wet and windy it will get in your area.
Storm Eowyn: Status Red warning now extended nationwide as storm to be 'among severest' Ireland has seen
The warnings come into effect at slightly different times but all schools will shut across the country on Friday for the duration of the red alerts
Storm Éowyn: Met Éireann has extended Friday's Status Red warning to cover all counties
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Ireland weather: Major school closures update as Met Eireann extends Status Red Storm Eowyn warnings
Ireland is braced for Storm Eowyn bringing 'danger to life' conditions, with Status Red warnings now issued for 22 counties. It comes as an update has been issued on school closures.
Storm Éowyn: Schools and creches to close as public transport will not operate amid red warnings
It has been confirmed that schools and creches will close for the duration of the Status Red warning in the counties that are affected - public transport is set not to operate either
Met Eireann issues urgent Status RED 'danger to life' warning for Southwest
Met Eireann forecasters have updated the urgent weather warnings for the Southwest to a rare Status Red alert for wind as "destructive gusts" batter the country. Storm Éowyn is predicted to bring gale-force winds and severely damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h.
Storm Éowyn: Schools to close as multiple status red wind and rain warnings issued
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