Storm “Éowyn”, one of the most powerful in decades, is moving in over Ireland and Scotland. The authorities are now warning of “devastating” consequences – including danger to life, fallen trees, traffic disruptions and widespread power outages.
– It is a serious situation, says TV4 meteorologist Peter Kondrup.
The authorities in Ireland and Great Britain are warning of the Atlantic storm “Éowyn” which is expected to hit the Irish coast with full force early on Friday. The storm is expected to be one of the most powerful in decades, with a speed of up to 35-40 meters per second, and thus poses a deadly threat to those affected.
– There will be violent hurricane villages, says TV4 meteorologist Peter Kondrup.
The storm has been described in the media as a “bomb cyclone” and “weather bomb”, and has been called “a monster”. Warning notices have gone out to 4.5 million affected residents.
Danger to life
In Ireland, the Meteorological Institute, Met Éireann has issued a red warning throughout the country. It is the first time since the country introduced the new weather warning system with colors that a red warning has been issued.
The storm poses a danger to life with fallen trees, traffic disruptions and widespread power outages as a result.
In other parts of Scotland and also northern England, an orange weather warning applies for squalls, which can reach speeds of 25 to 30 meters per second.
Locally, there may be hurricane villages on exposed areas on the coast and higher terrain.
May affect Sweden
The storm is then expected to continue towards the Norwegian mainland during the day. Norwegian meteorologists have issued a yellow warning there as well.
Even in Sweden, the storm is expected to bring with it both mild and windy weather during Friday afternoon.
– It will be windy throughout the country with strong winds on the coast and in the mountains, says Kondrup.
– Precipitation is also passing, which during the night to Saturday may have elements of snow even in southern Sweden, he continues.