Record: The storm was brought to Ireland with an extremely strong wind. On Friday at 5 am Mace Head station registered wind gusts reaching speed 183 km/h. Thus, a record was broken In 1945 was established in the city of Foynes (182 km/h) – says IMGW.
Urgent alerts for residents: Due to the appearance of the eown storm, it was issued red alert For Ireland and Northern Ireland, which will apply until 14 local time. In turn, for part of Scotland, it will be introduced from 10. Met office meteorological service explained that the red alert is issued only in the most serious cases when There is a real threat to life. Great Britain She sent special messages for OK. 4.5 million inhabitants.
Canceled flights, closed stores: In the country over 560 thousand houses is free of electricity. The authorities call for residents to stay at home. Schools, universities and universities were closedand also supermarketsincluding Lidl and Tesco. Most visits to hospitals were canceled and Numerous flights from the Belfast-Cita George Best airport. Also, Belfast-International Airports, in Derry and Dublin warn against possible disturbance.
WARNING AGAINSTS: They apply in Wales alerts before strong wind and rainfall. Thousands of inhabitants have no access to electricity. Almost 40 schools were closed. Meteorologists warn that the storm may damage houses and other buildingsand can also cause flood. Serious delays on railways and traffic jams are expected, and ferry cruises have been temporarily canceled.
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Sources: IMGW 1, 2, Met office for xBBC 1, 2