Storm Eowyn threatens Ireland and Scotland with severe weather and danger to life

Storm Eowyn is set to hit Ireland and Scotland, bringing severe weather with wind gusts up to 100 mph. Both Ireland's Met Éireann and the U.K.'s Met Office have issued rare red warnings, indicating a serious danger to life. The storm is expected to impact Ireland early Friday, with warnings in place from 2 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Ireland and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Northern Ireland. All schools in Northern Ireland are advised to close. This is the first red warning for Northern Ireland since 2011. The storm may cause widespread disruption, including dangerous travel conditions and potential power cuts across the U.K.