Stay at home warnings in Scotland and NI over risk-to-life winds
On Friday, millions of people were urged to stay at home because the storm Iwin will bring a strong wind to northern and western Britain.
Northern Ireland and Scotland will suffer the most serious damage. The British Meteorological Administration has issued a red weather alert, which means that the gust of 100 miles per hour may pose a threat to life.
Northern Ireland and most parts of central Scotland will be closed on Friday, and travel is expected to be disturbed.
In addition to the areas that are expected to be affected by the most serious affected by the storm, it has released less serious wind and rainy yellow and yellow warnings. On Friday and Saturday, Britain issued 11 alerts.
Red is the worst weather alarm that can be released by the British Meteorological Administration, which means that dangerous weather is expected, and it is urged to take action to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
The red warning of the northern Ireland will take effect on Friday 07:00 to 14:00 on Friday, which will affect the early peak.
The country’s buses and train services have been suspended, and all schools are recommended to close.
Chain Supermarket Special Tesco stated in the information to customers that all stores in Northern Ireland will be closed on Friday and added that delivery will be canceled.
Met éireann, the Meteorological Department of the Republic of Ireland, also issued a serious red weather warning for the “hurricane”. BBC Weather also warned that this may be a century storm that attacked the country.
The storm is expected to move eastward on Friday morning, so the central region (including Glasgow and Edinburgh) will be released from 10:00 to 17:00.
At least 20 local authorities (most parts of central Scotland) are closed on Friday.
Scotrail has confirmed that all railway services in Scotland will be suspended on Friday, and it is added to ensure the safety of customers and employees.
Train operators Avanti, Lner, Lumo, CrossCountry, Grand Central, Transpennine Express and Northern also issued warnings, do not travel in northern England and North Wales on Friday.
The drive management bureau urged drivers to travel in the red weather warning area to consider whether it is necessary to travel, and if it is not needed, it is postponed.
From Friday morning to the afternoon, the wind throughout the United Kingdom will increase rapidly from west to east, and the peak gusts can reach 80-90 miles/h (129-145 km/h).
A large number of trees may be blown down, the traffic is interrupted in a large range, the roads are seriously affected, and flights, trains and ferries will also be canceled.
The power outage may also occur, some of which may last for several days.
