Galway braces for Storm Eowyn as Met Eireann warns of life-threatening winds and severe weather conditions
Galway: Storm Eowyn is hitting hard, and it’s no joke. Met Eireann has issued a red weather warning for the area. Winds could reach up to 193 km/h, along with snow and heavy rain. This storm poses a serious threat to life and could cause major damage.
Experts say this storm might be one of the worst we’ve seen in years. It’s being compared to Hurricane Debbie from 1961, which was deadly. That storm took 18 lives, and we’re hoping for better luck this time.
Galway is among nine counties facing this red alert. The warning was issued in two parts, and it’s clear that the winds will be destructive. Barra Best from the BBC explained that we could see gusts like those from Hurricane Debbie.
Back in 1961, that storm was a real killer. It caused a lot of destruction and loss of life. Barra Best warned that the west coast could see winds of 100-120 mph. That’s serious stuff.
Initially, four counties were under the red warning, but then Galway, Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal were added. The warning is in effect from early Friday morning until noon.
They’re predicting dangerous travel conditions, event cancellations, and even coastal flooding. It’s going to be a rough ride, with fallen trees and power outages likely.
What’s interesting is that the NOAA has sent one of its hurricane-hunting planes to study Storm Eowyn. These planes usually chase hurricanes, but this storm is packing some serious winds.
The plane, named Kermit the Frog, took off early in the morning and will be gathering data on the storm. It’s a big deal for scientists and forecasters trying to understand what’s happening.
