Storm Eowyn is set to hit Galway with fierce winds and heavy rain, prompting warnings and closures across the region. Stay safe and prepared!
Galway: A severe storm is brewing off the West Coast of Ireland. Met Eireann is warning us about some serious winds, with gusts hitting 130km/h. It’s going to be wild!
This morning, Galway is already feeling the effects with wet and blustery weather. But hold on tight, the worst is yet to come. The strongest winds are expected late tonight.
From midnight until 10am tomorrow, the south-west coast will be battered. A series of warnings are in place, including Status Red for Galway and surrounding areas.
These alerts mean we could see winds over 130km/h. The weather station at Mace Head is even expecting record gusts, possibly higher than what we saw during Hurricane Debbie in 1961.
Businesses are taking precautions. All Galway City Council car parks and public parks are closed. Even local shops and universities are shutting down for safety.
Airports are also on high alert, with some flights likely to be canceled. Ireland West Airport at Knock has already announced they’ll be closed for part of the day.
Met Eireann has issued a Red ‘Danger to Life’ warning. They’re not kidding around with this storm. Expect dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages.
Barra Best from the BBC explained that this storm is serious. It’s reminiscent of the deadly Hurricane Debbie, which caused a lot of destruction back in the day.
Galway City Council is closing roads for safety. They’re taking no chances with this storm. A high-tech weather plane is even on its way to study Storm Eowyn as it approaches.
These Hurricane Hunter planes usually track storms in the Gulf of Mexico. But now, they’re here to gather data on Eowyn, which is packing some serious wind speeds.
So, stay safe out there! Keep an eye on the weather updates and take care of each other.
