Possible power outages, and building damage. Those in impacted areas were advised by the Met Office to “stay indoors if you can” and refrain from traveling.
According to the Cabinet Office: “On Friday, January 24, the Met Office issued a red warning for wind, indicating that there is a risk to life in Northern Ireland and some areas of Scotland.
“The Cabinet Office will send out Emergency Alerts to those impacted by the warnings in Northern Ireland and other parts of Scotland early this evening in response.
To the worsening weather and the resulting disruption, after consulting with the Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive.
Every compatible cell phone in the high-risk locations will get a message from the Emergency Alert system with weather warning details and safety instructions.
