Storm Eowyn has hit the United Kingdom, bringing record winds that are disrupting air travel in multiple airports across the country.  

On January 24, 2025, red warnings were issued for Northern Ireland as well as central and southwestern areas of Scotland as Storm Eowyn brought “strong winds causing very dangerous conditions”, according to data from the UK’s Met Office weather forecasters. 

Southwesterly, then westerly winds will rapidly increase from west to east with peak gusts of 80-90 mph in many areas and up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour along some exposed coasts, the Met Office has reported. In Ireland, a record wind speed of 114 miles (183 kilometers) per hour was recorded. 

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