People have same Storm Eowyn warning as devastating winds break records
Storm Eowyn is causing chaos across the UK with high winds and disruptions to travel – and people are all saying the same thing on social media about the storm
For those who managed to remain undisturbed by the violent winds this morning, consider yourselves quite fortunate, as Storm Eowyn has gripped the UK in its fierce clutches.
A staggering wind speed of 114mph was clocked in Galway, Ireland, at the early hours of 5am today, smashing the previous 113mph record from 1945 in Limerick, Met Éireann confirms.
Public warnings have been issued urging people to avoid unnecessary travel today due to life-threatening conditions caused by the storm.
Numerous rail services and flights are cancelled, while rare red weather warnings have been raised for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland; according to the Met Office, coastal gusts could reach a roaring 100mph. In Wales, Aberdaron experienced gales peaking at 93mph, while Cumbria reported 70mph winds.
Red warning sign on a motorway as storm Eowyn brings winds of 100 mph to the UK and Ireland (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
A spate of fallen trees has resulted from the turbulent winds – and Good Morning Britain's segment with Nick Dixon reporting live from Largs faced criticism from worried viewers as he struggled to maintain his stance amid the ferocious conditions.
Nevertheless, presenter Kate Garraway reassured audiences that all safety measures were observed during the broadcast. Amidst this tempestuous backdrop, social media users seem to have reached a consensus and were saying the same thing.
Flocking online, they're collectively advising everyone to hunker down indoors instead of braving the dangerous storm.
One concerned individual wrote: "We're right in the eye of the storm at the minute, the roof is rattling, the wind is howling. Stay safe and inside everyone".
Someone responded: “Cumbria on the edge of it at the moment… sitting in bed with a cup of tea listening to the roadworks bollards from across the street being blown about. Fallen tree has closed the coast road and local schools slowly announcing their intention to close.”
Another wrote: “Almost 3.30am in Northern Ireland and #StormEowyn is blowing a hooley around the house. It sounds horrendous and it's not meant to peak until 7am. Please stay inside and stay safe.”
Somebody echoed the sentiment, penning: “#StormEowyn #NorthernIreland has a rare red alert. The last storm caused some damage here. Been in a red alert storm when living in a former shepherd's cottage in the hills of Scotland. A dangerous time, obviously stay inside & safe.”
Others described how “scary” it was, despite the fact that they were indoors, saying they “hope the worst of it will be over in a few hours”.
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