Red weather 'threat to life' warning for entire country

The Status Red wind warning means schools and creches in most of the country will close, the National Emergency Coordination Group has said. Higher education facilities will also shut and employers are being asked to let staff work from home where possible. Counties will come under a Status Red wind alert at varying times on Friday morning, with the warning remaining in effect in most places until midday. Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel said it is vital people avoid travelling during the worst of the storm. “This is a phenomenally strong storm,” he said. “Storm Eowyn will go down as a generational storm based upon the models and the strength of the winds that we’re seeing forecast. “My advice and the advice of any of the agencies would certainly be to avoid travel during the peak times of the storm - irrespective if you’re in a Status Red or a Status Orange warning area. “Just essentially wait it out at home until the worst of the winds have subsidised.” Wind speeds in certain parts of the country will reach up to 180 kilometres per hour. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 📱 Have you downloaded the Newstalk app? Find the app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Find the app via Apple: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/newstal... #️⃣ SUBSCRIBE to the Newstalk social channels: YOUTUBE |    / @newstalkfm   TWITTER | twitter.com/newstalkfm INSTAGRAM | instagram.com/newstalkfm/ FACEBOOK | facebook.com/newstalkfm WEBSITE | https://www.newstalk.com/ 🎧 PODCAST - listen at your leisure: newstalk.com/podcasts iTunes: search for Newstalk in your app! Spotify: search for Newstalk for our latest pods and news Or wherever you get your podcasts! 📱GET IN TOUCH WITH NEWSTALK WhatsApp: get in touch on 0871400106