A red weather alert has been issued for Storm Éowyn, with forecasters warning it could be the strongest storm to hit the UK in generations. Four million people were sent emergency phone alerts in at-risk areas, including central Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Northern Ireland. The message was accompanied by a loud siren-like sound lasting ten seconds, emphasizing the danger posed by the storm.
With Storm Éowyn already breaking records in Ireland, including the highest wind speed recorded at 114mph at Mace Head on the west coast, the severity of the storm is evident. This gust surpassed the previous record of 113mph, with the mean wind speed record of 81mph set in 1945 also broken during the storm.
Met Eireann reported that the high winds had disrupted data supply from the station in Mace Head, indicating the intensity of the storm. People in the affected areas are urged to take precautions and stay safe as Storm Éowyn continues its path through the UK.
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