ESB Networks in Ireland and NIE Networks say they expect significant further outages as Storm Eowyn continues to batter parts of the island.
A red wind warning has been issued for the whole of the Republic of Ireland, with Met Éireann warning of a possible "danger to life". The alert comes into effect at varying times from 02:00 on Friday and will end at varying times. Met Éireann has warned that "severe, damaging and destructive winds" are expected, with gusts of up to 130km/h.
It could take up to ten days to restore connection to the homes without power, says Northern Ireland Electricity.
Met Office weather warnings are in place across the UK today and will continue until Tuesday after Storm Eowyn's disruption. Thousands of homes and businesses across Ireland are without power after it saw record-breaking wind speeds yesterday.
Ireland's national weather service says the country has seen 114 mph wind gusts, the highest ever recorded on the island.
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A wind speed of 114mph brought by Storm Éowyn has been recorded in Ireland, the fastest since records began, forecaster Met Eireann said. Flights have been delayed, roads closed and ferry services cancelled as strong winds pose a danger to life in parts of the UK on Friday morning.
Ireland's national weather service says the country has seen 114 mph wind gusts, the highest ever recorded on the island.
New yellow warnings for fog and wind have been issued as Northern Ireland is braced for the arrival of the first named storm of 2025. The Met Office said a warning would come into force from ...
Met Office weather warnings are in place across the UK today and will continue until Tuesday after Storm Eowyn's disruption. Thousands of homes and businesses across Ireland are without power after it saw record-breaking wind speeds yesterday.
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