Storm Eowyn caused widespread disruption across the UK and Ireland on Friday, affecting travel, public services, and infrastructure. On Saturday, expect continued chaos as weather warnings, including amber alerts for wind and snow/ice conditions in various regions, are expected to persist through Sunday and into Monday.
In Scotland, severe weather warnings such as an amber alert for wind (dangerous to life) remain active on Saturday. England faces ice warnings from Plymouth to Nottingham until 10 a.m., while Northern Ireland has snow and ice alerts until the same time. Further alerts covering wind and rain are expected across parts of the UK.
In Northern Ireland, 1,800 trees were reported fallen due to the storm, with police noting that structures could remain weakened long-term. The Storm Eowyn Response Operation led by Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck emphasized ongoing risks despite the storm passing.
Celtic FC in Glasgow mentioned their stadium was damaged, delaying a game against Dundee until further notice. The Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts game in Scottish League One was postponed due to storm damage at the venue.
In terms of travel and transport, flight operations were moving well in Dublin on Friday evening but were expected to face knock-on impacts in Edinburgh later. For those affected by power outages, some areas in Northern Ireland could remain dark for up to a week, with authorities warning of potential disruptions for 10 days.
Source: https://news.sky.com/story/storm-eowyn-cancellations-and-closures-on-saturday-13295792