Storm, weather and Emergency alert

Emergency alert sent ahead of red weather warning
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of people in Scotland ahead of a rare red weather warning. People with compatible mobile phones living in the 22 council areas of the country expected to be worst hit by the storm received the alert at approximately 18:00.
UK weather: Rare red warning for parts of UK ahead of Storm Eowyn - with tornado and 'danger to life' alerts
Storm forecasters say "a strong event cannot be ruled out" in the UK - with an explosive cyclogenesis caused by a major drop in air pressure bringing the "risk of a few tornados".
Storm Eowyn: How rare are red weather warnings and what is the danger?
A red weather warning can cause “very dangerous conditions” for those in affected areas, meaning precautions should be taken. During Storm Éowyn, the Met Office recommends staying inside, not travelling, preparing for power cuts and tying down loose items outside the home if possible.
Rare red weather warning as Storm Éowyn poses danger to life
Red warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday, as the dangerous Storm Éowyn heads towards the UK. The rare warnings for wind mean flying debris could cause a danger to life, with gusts up to 100mph (161km/h) along some exposed coasts.
Millions receive emergency alert amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning
Millions of people in Scotland received an emergency alert to their mobile phones after the Met Office issued a red danger to life warning for wind. The Cabinet Office alert at around 6pm on Thursday in response to Storm Eowyn was the largest real-life use of the emergency system to date.
Can you drive your car during a red weather warning?
While driving during a red weather warning may not automatically invalidate your insurance, it could create problems if you make a claim. If your insurer can prove negligence (driving on a road when advised not to) they could refuse your claim, according to Traffic Scotland.
Red weather warning for violent storm force winds
Forecasters said an amber weather warning would remain in place either side of the peak of the storm for severe gale force winds, with exposed coastal areas and
When was the last red weather warning in Scotland as Storm Éowyn set to bring 100mph winds
Storm Éowyn is set to bring "very dangerous conditions and significant disruption" as gusts of up to 100mph batter Scotland on Friday
UK: Storm Éowyn causes rare red alerts in Northern Ireland, Scotland
Rare red weather warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland ahead of Storm Éowyn’s arrival. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening winds of up to 100mph (161km/h) along exposed coasts,
Red weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
The alert was upgraded from an amber wind warning to a red warning on Thursday.
Storm Eowyn: 'Danger to life' red weather warning issued for Glasgow as disruption expected
Red Weather Warnings have been issued with Storm Éowyn forecast to bring disruptive winds as well as heavy rain and snow on Friday.
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