Storm Éowyn Hits Ireland and Northern Ireland, Causing Widespread Disruption

Storm Éowyn brings record winds, power outages, and travel chaos to Ireland and Northern Ireland, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

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Ireland, western U.K. hit by record winds as Storm Éowyn shuts down transport, leaves thousands without power

CBS News

Severe storm lashes parts of UK and Ireland, causing travel chaos

CNN

Storm Éowyn: millions urged to stay home as storm brings disruption to UK and Ireland – live updates

The Guardian

Ireland, Northern Ireland battered by record winds from Storm Eowyn

NBC News

A fierce storm is lashing Ireland and Scotland with record winds, downing power lines

Associated Press

Storm Éowyn hits UK: ‘danger to life’ warnings in Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Guardian

A Fierce Storm Is Lashing Ireland and Scotland with Record Winds, Downing Power Lines

Newsmax

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Storm Éowyn has caused unprecedented disruption in Ireland and Northern Ireland with wind gusts surpassing 114 mph. Over 560,000 homes have lost power, prompting a red weather warning. Hundreds of flights were canceled as schools and public transport shut down. Officials advised residents to stay indoors, fearing further damage is possible as the storm progresses northward. The storm, linked to climate change, is anticipated to move away from the UK on Saturday but has created travel chaos across the region.

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