Storm Eowyn triggers rare red weather warning in Northern Ireland and Scotland

Storm Éowyn has prompted a rare red weather warning for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, marking the first such warning in Northern Ireland since 2011. Severe winds, with gusts up to 100 mph, are expected. Hundreds of schools have closed, and many rail services have been suspended in preparation for the storm. The rest of the UK is under amber or yellow warnings, indicating less severe weather conditions. Red warnings are issued when extreme weather is likely to pose a danger to life. Since 2011, there have been only 19 red warnings, compared to over 2,000 yellow warnings.