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4mo ago

Storm Eowyn Hits Ireland and UK with Record Winds, Leaving Over a Million Without Power

The storm, classified as a 'bomb cyclone,' brought historic wind speeds of up to 183 km/h and severe disruptions across Ireland and parts of the UK.

L'Irlande et le Royaume-Uni frappés de plein fouet par la tempête Eowyn
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La tempête Eowyn, qui frappera le Royaume Uni ce vendredi, doit être «puissante» et sera la «plus violente» depuis la tempête Ciaran. (Image d’illustration).
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Overview

  • Storm Eowyn caused unprecedented damage in Ireland, with wind gusts reaching a record 183 km/h near Galway, leading to over 715,000 households losing power.
  • Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland also faced significant impacts, with over 280,000 homes without electricity and widespread travel disruptions reported.
  • Authorities in Ireland and the UK issued red alerts, urging residents to stay indoors as schools, universities, and transport systems were shut down for safety.
  • The storm's rapid intensification, known as explosive cyclogenesis, qualifies it as a 'bomb cyclone,' fueled by contrasting air temperatures over the Atlantic.
  • France experienced milder effects, with strong winds and heavy rainfall expected in Brittany and other coastal regions, prompting orange-level flood alerts in Morbihan.