A man has tragically died after a tree fell on his car during Storm Eowyn in Co Donegal, Ireland. This incident came as part of the widespread destruction caused by the storm, which left more than one million homes, farms, and businesses without power in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The storm also caused havoc across the UK, with flights cancelled, roads closed, and ferry services disrupted due to dangerous 100mph winds.
In Scotland, severe weather conditions led to the closure of major bridges and schools, with around 100,000 homes without power. The Scottish First Minister urged people to exercise caution and stay off the roads during the storm. In Ireland, over 715,000 homes were without power, leading to unprecedented outages.
The impact of the storm also caused disruptions to transportation services, with no trains running in Scotland until at least midday on Saturday, and all sailings cancelled by CalMac until the same time for safety checks. Fallen trees and debris affecting power lines contributed to the widespread outages in both Ireland and Scotland.
As the storm battered the UK and Ireland, emergency alerts were issued to millions of people, warning of the danger to life posed by the storm. Satellite imagery showed the formation of a ‘sting jet’, a small area of very intense winds, over Ireland. The storm also caused damage to structures such as a cheese factory roof in Cheshire and a sports dome in County Galway.
A status yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for Donegal, while the Isle of Man declared a major incident due to the impact of fallen trees on arterial roads. As the cleanup efforts continue, authorities are asking the public to remain vigilant and stay clear of damaged equipment.
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