A four-day snowstorm warning is in effect for seven areas in Ireland after Storm Eowyn, with Met Eireann updating alerts for severe weather conditions.
Galway: A major snowstorm is on the way, and it’s no joke. Storm Eowyn is set to hit hard, bringing heavy snow and fierce winds.
Met Eireann has issued a Status Red warning for all 26 counties in the Republic. Northern Ireland is also under a similar alert. This is serious stuff.
Winds could reach up to 200 km/h, which is wild. Barra Best from the BBC says it might be as intense as Hurricane Debbie back in 1961, which was deadly.
Freezing temperatures are expected too. Connacht and Ulster will likely see snow, making things even trickier.
Met Eireann warned of heavy rain turning to sleet and snow, especially in the west. They’re also concerned about power outages and falling trees.
Thursday night could see temperatures drop to between 0-4°C. Friday should bring some relief from the winds, but the cold will stick around.
Saturday will be chilly, but at least it’ll be above freezing. Still, expect sleet and snow in higher areas. Sunday and Monday might warm up a bit, but snow could return.
This storm is being called one of the most intense in recent memory. Experts are already comparing it to Hurricane Debbie, which caused a lot of damage.
Galway is one of the counties under the Red Weather Warning. Met Eireann issued this warning in two parts, as they expect widespread destruction.
Barra Best emphasized the storm’s strength, warning that the west coast could see gusts of 100-120 mph. That’s no joke.
Initially, four counties were under a Red Warning, but it quickly expanded to include Galway, Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal.
Met Eireann detailed the potential impacts, including dangerous travel conditions and power outages. They’re urging everyone to take this seriously.
An Garda Síochána has also issued a ‘Shelter in Place’ warning. They’re advising people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
They’re asking everyone to prepare for the storm and check on vulnerable neighbors. It’s all about community support right now.
After the Red Warning, an Orange Warning will still be in effect, so caution is key. There could be fallen trees and other hazards.
Weather experts are so interested in this storm that a high-tech weather plane is currently monitoring it. It’s a big deal.
Storm Eowyn is definitely one to watch, so stay safe and keep an eye on the updates!
