Storm Éowyn brings record winds and widespread outages to Ireland and Scotland

A severe winter storm, named Storm Éowyn, is impacting Ireland and northern parts of the U.K. with record wind gusts of 114 miles per hour. This has led to widespread power outages, school closures, and canceled flights. Over 700,000 homes and businesses in Ireland and nearly 100,000 in Northern Ireland are without power. Authorities issued a rare "red" weather warning, advising people to stay indoors due to dangerous conditions. The storm has caused significant damage to electricity infrastructure. It is fueled by a rapid drop in air pressure, potentially becoming a bomb cyclone.