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Strongest storm in generations predicted as Éowyn to hit UK and Ireland (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] Emperor 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

A rare red weather warning covering Northern Ireland and Scotland was issued on Thursday before what could be the strongest storm in generations.

The Met Office said the arrival of Storm Éowyn on Friday could bring gusts of up to 100mph and “flying debris resulting in a danger to life”.

The red warnings, an upgrade of existing amber warnings, covered all of Northern Ireland and parts of central and southern Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ayr and Peebles.

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Northern Railways, which operates across northern England, advised passengers to “avoid travelling where possible” as it cancelled services before the storm. The company said it was expecting “severe disruption” and had cancelled services across the network including trains across the Pennines, down the Cumbrian coast and between Carlisle and Newcastle.

LNER said there would be no services north of Newcastle in either direction from 11am on Friday. Avanti West Coast advised passengers not to travel north of Preston or on its North Wales route.

Blimey, we're in for a rough one.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Good luck and keep that upper lip stiff

[–] Emperor 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'm out and about in that mess tomorrow, so I'm going to need more than a stiff upper lip. Perhaps a pair of weighted trousers.

[–] Hossenfeffer 4 points 1 week ago

Wrap up warm, and mind how you go!

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 3 points 1 week ago

I have a pair of diving goggles for you. Lemme toss it over the channel for ya.