Storm Eowyn supermarket closures announced in wake of 'danger to life' red warnings
Storm Eowyn supermarket closures announced in wake of 'danger to life' red warnings
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Supermarkets have been closed and schools have been advised to shut as people have been urged not to travel in parts of the UK due to dangerous gusts from Storm Eowyn. The Met Office has issued warnings for wind across the UK, with the worst of the storm expected to strike from the early hours of Friday across Scotland and Northern Ireland, where winds could reach up to 100mph. Forecasters say flying debris could result in danger to life and “very dangerous” driving conditions because of fallen trees.
A number of supermarkets across Northern Ireland have announced they will close on Friday due to Storm Eowyn. Lidl stores across the country will not open during the hours that the red weather warning issued by the Met Office remains in place. Schools in Northern Ireland have also been advised to close on Friday, with the weather warning in place from 7am to 2pm, forecasting strong winds and causing very dangerous conditions. Widespread disruption was expected with significant impacts. The warning is also in parts of southern Scotland between 10am and 5pm, with widespread disruption expected.
In a statement a Lidl spokesperson told BelfastLive: "Due to Storm Éowyn, all Lidl Ireland/Lidl Northern Ireland stores will close on Friday January 24 during any red weather warning that is in place. Stores are planned to reopen one hour after weather warnings lift in local areas, if safe to do so. Customers are advised to check latest weather warning information for their local area. Stay safe.".
