Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:21am on 25 Jan 2025,Saturday Weather & Environment
Storm Eowyn wreaked havoc across the UK and Ireland on Friday, causing record-breaking wind speeds, power outages, and extensive travel disruptions. Flights, rail services, and hospitals were impacted, with Scotland advising people to avoid travel due to dangerous conditions. In Northern Ireland, 1,800 trees fell, and roads remain impassable. Celtic FC's stadium was damaged, and power cuts affected over 725,000 homes. Forecasters warn of additional disruptions this weekend, including the possibility of tornadoes. Authorities have warned that it could take days to assess the full damage and restore power.
