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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Storm Éowyn Hits Northern Ireland: Power Outages, Record Winds, and Widespread Disruption
Caption: Storm Éowyn Hits Northern Ireland: Power Outages, Record Winds, and Widespread Disruption. Northern Ireland has been battered by Storm Éowyn, bringing winds over 90mph and leaving 93,000 homes and businesses without power. A rare red weather warning, signaling severe danger to life, is in effect until 14:00 GMT, with significant disruptions expected. Schools, colleges, and universities are closed, while most hospital appointments have been canceled, and public transport services have been suspended. In the Republic of Ireland, hurricane-force winds reached 85mph, with gusts of 114mph recorded in County Galway, breaking records for the region. Northern Ireland experienced gusts of up to 92mph, though its record of 124mph, set in 1974, still stands. Police and authorities have urged residents to stay indoors, ensure access to emergency supplies, and check on vulnerable neighbors to ensure their safety. Travel disruptions include widespread delays and cancellations at Belfast airports, halted ferry services, and closures at Ireland West Airport. Health services in Northern Ireland have been severely impacted, with four trusts canceling all appointments except for emergency care. The Met Office and Met Éireann have described the storm as among the severest Ireland has faced, with further warnings issued for the coming days. Storm Éowyn, the fifth named storm of the season, marks the first red warning for Northern Ireland since 2011 and highlights the devastating power of extreme weather. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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