More than four million receive emergency alert as UK braces for Storm Eowyn
The Government said this was the largest real life use of the emergency alert system to date.
More than four million people across Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland have received emergency alerts on their phones in the âlargest real life use of the tool to dateâ, the Government said.
The emergency alert system sent a message to every compatible mobile phone in areas covered by a red weather warning for wind and guidance on how to stay safe, a Cabinet Office spokesperson said on Thursday.
It comes as forecasters warned Storm Eowyn could bring winds of up to 100mph in areas affected by the rare weather alert across Scotland, Northern Ireland and north Wales on Friday.
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said: âIn light of the deteriorating weather conditions and associated disruption, and in consultation with the Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive, the Cabinet Office will issue emergency alerts early this evening to people affected by the warnings in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.
âMobile phones will make a loud siren-like sound even if they are set on silent. The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.
âApproximately 4.5 million people will receive the emergency alert in the largest real life use of the tool to date.â
Rail services have been axed, schools forced to close and people told not to travel as the UK braces for the âthreat to lifeâ red weather warnings.
Red weather warnings have been issued for wind in Northern Ireland from 7am until 2pm on Friday, and for western and central areas of Scotland between 10am and 5pm.
Train operator ScotRail has suspended all services across Scotland on Friday, saying it âwould not be safe to operate passenger services due to forecast weather conditionsâ.
Passengers and motorists in areas covered by red and amber weather warnings have been told to avoid travel âunless absolutely essentialâ.
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It comes as schools in Scotland were advised to close on Friday for the safety of children and staff.
Stormontâs Education Minister Paul Givan also said the Education Authority had advised all schools in Northern Ireland to close on Friday.
A number of train companies including Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Grand Central have told customers not to travel on routes across parts of North Wales and Scotland as âvery strong winds, rain and snowâ are expected to disrupt train services from Friday.
National Rail said in a statement published on Thursday: âA yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for today, affecting southern parts of England and the coast of Wales.
âIn addition to this, red, amber and yellow weather warnings have been issued due to Storm Eowyn and is expected to bring very strong winds, rain and snow to most parts of Great Britain on Friday January 24, and across parts of northern England and Scotland on Saturday January 25.
âStrong winds can blow trees into infrastructure, damaging the overhead lines that power electric trains.
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âThe winds can mean itâs unsafe to carry out repairs at height â or with certain machinery until the winds have dropped.
âTrains may have to run at a reduced speed causing delays to your journey.â
RAC Breakdown advised motorists in areas covered by a red weather warning not to drive their car âunless absolutely essentialâ, adding motorists in areas covered by an amber alert should also âtake great careâ while driving.
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: âRed weather warnings are the strongest possible signal that drivers should avoid the roads â unless absolutely essential â until the danger has passed.
âWith the worst conditions expected in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, we strongly urge motorists in these areas to stay safe by parking away from trees that could be uprooted by 100mph winds.
âThose in northern England and north-west Wales, where amber warnings apply, should also take great care if setting out.
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âItâs best to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, avoid coastal routes where the strength of the wind will be most severe and watch out for debris.â
Northern Irelandâs First and deputy First Ministers have also urged the public to avoid travel where they can on Friday.
Michelle OâNeill and Emma Little-Pengelly spoke to media at Parliament Buildings following a meeting of the Stormont Executive.
They were due to meet with police and described the situation as âevolvingâ.
Ms OâNeill said: âItâs important to emphasise that a red warning is very serious, itâs only used whenever there is a genuine threat to life and potential damage to property and the public should expect significant disruption to travel and also potential power outages because of the severity of conditions.
âWe want to assure everybody that weâre working across government with all our partner agencies, councils, the PSNI, emergency services and other agencies to deal with any impacts and also in terms of preparedness.â
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