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Ireland and Northern Ireland to shut schools, public transportation ahead of Storm Eowyn

Ireland and Northern Ireland braced for a storm that officials alerted could be one of the most hazardous they have faced when it strikes early on Friday, forcing the closure of schools, universities and public transport.

The Irish and UK weather condition firms issued a red wind caution - the highest alert level - for the whole of Ireland, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, stating inland winds of approximately 130 kilometres (81 miles) per hour from Storm Eowyn could be a. danger to life.

Public security is our core goal for the next 24 hours. The crucial message remains that individuals need to shelter in location,. Keith Leonard, the chair of Ireland's National Emergency situation. Coordination Group, told a press conference.

This is among the most hazardous storms that Ireland will. have dealt with ... We're visiting substantial variety of trees down. tomorrow and a lot of people are going to be without. electricity, broadband, water products.

Authorities said it was the first time the entire of Ireland. had actually been put under a red weather caution because Storm Ophelia in. 2017 that killed three individuals.

All schools in Ireland and Northern Ireland will be closed. on Friday and public transportation will not run in Ireland while the. red wind caution remains in place, presently scheduled from 0200 GMT. to 1000 GMT.

The red caution is due to start in Northern Ireland from. 0700 to 1400 and in western and central areas of Scotland from. 1000 until 1700, the UK Met Workplace said.

(source: Reuters)