Storm Eowyn Now a Bomb Cyclone: Red Warnings for Ireland & Scotland as Eowyn Brings Chaos With Winds of Up to 200 km/h!

22nd Jan 2025
Storm Eowyn Now a Bomb Cyclone: Red Warnings for Ireland & Scotland as Eowyn Brings Chaos With Winds of Up to 200 km/h!

Storm Eowyn is set to unleash its fury on Scotland and parts of the UK this Friday and Saturday, bringing potentially extreme winds, heavy rain, and even snow to some areas. Named by the Met Office, this powerful weather system threatens to cause widespread disruption and damage across the region.

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Update 23 January, 3 PM

Storm Eowyn is shaping up to be a rare and life-threatening event. Red weather warnings now cover all of Ireland, parts of south & southwest Scotland, and large areas of Northern Ireland. The UK Met Office high-resolution model predicts some of the strongest winds ever recorded. Storm Éowyn will peak at landfall with potential gusts exceeding 200 km/h—bringing widespread destruction.

Storm Eowyn
Credit: https://www.met.ie

Update 22 January, 3 PM

High-resolution models are showing unprecedented wind gust predictions for Ireland. Authorities are urging the public to take this storm seriously and avoid all travel on Friday across Ireland.

  • Status Red wind warning issued for Clare, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick from 3am to 10am Friday
  • Status Orange wind warning for the entire country from 2am to 5pm Friday.
  • Amber warnings issued for Northern Ireland, northern England, north Wales, and central and southern Scotland.

Unprecedented Wind Speeds of the Storm Eowyn

Forecasters are warning of potentially record-breaking wind gusts, with speeds expected to reach:

  • Up to 90mph in coastal and elevated areas of Scotland
  • 80-90mph in exposed regions of western Scotland
  • 50-60mph inland, with 70-80mph gusts near the coast

These fierce winds pose a significant risk of structural damage, power outages, and dangerous flying debris. In addition to the wind, Storm Éowyn is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving over 100mm by the weekend’s end, as well as snow, particularly over the Scottish mountains and initially in northern areas before transitioning to rain.

Impact of the storm
Credit: metweather.co.uk

The combination of heavy rain and melting snow could lead to localized flooding in some regions. The storm’s effects will be felt across a large area:

  • Yellow wind warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland, Scotland, and much of England
  • Ireland and parts of Wales are also expected to experience strong winds and heavy rain

Travel disruptions are highly likely, affecting road, rail, air, and ferry services throughout the affected regions.

Storm Eowyn: Historical Context

Storm Eowyn
Origin of the storm Eowyn. Credit: NOAA

The formation of Storm Éowyn is attributed to a turbocharged jet stream, resulting from the contrast between frigid Arctic air over North America and warmer southern air. This energized jet stream is driving the rapid intensification of the low-pressure system as it approaches the UK.

Interestingly, Storm Éowyn’s projected track bears a striking resemblance to the Burns Day Storm of 25 January, 1990 – exactly 35 years ago. This historical parallel adds to the significance of the upcoming weather event.

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