UK: Storm Eowyn threatens to batter Northern Ireland, Scotland Red warning issued

Schools are being urged to shut down, and motorists are being cautioned to avoid the roads due to an unusual red weather warning as Storm Eowyn is poised to hit certain areas of the UK.

The wind alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland from 7am until 2pm, and parts of Scotland from 10am to 5pm, warns of "very dangerous conditions" and "widespread disruption," Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

Tornadoes may also affect certain regions of the UK today, as a storm approaches, with meteorologists issuing a warning for potential danger to life.

The Met Office has indicated that shifting conditions could lead to an explosive cyclogenesis, commonly known as a "weather bomb," bringing with it strong winds, rain, snow, and gusts reaching up to 90mph expected on January 24.

The red alert represents the Met Office's most severe warning, indicating that the weather could result in "considerable disruption to travel, energy supplies, and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure," as stated by the agency.

A series of amber and yellow warnings have also been put in place, threatening injuries and a danger to life. Ahead of the strong gusts, all schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close on Friday by the Education Authority.

Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan said: "I understand this will impact on the work of schools and indeed on other businesses and services, but the decision has been taken to avoid any potential risk to life for children and young people as well as staff.

"Schools should put plans in place today for remote learning so that pupils can study at home."

By Aghakazim Guliyev