Storm Eowyn has caused significant disruption, leading to school closures across the North East, with many remaining shut for safety reasons.
Newcastle: So, Storm Eowyn really made a mess of things, huh? A bunch of schools in the North East are closed today because of the chaos it caused.
On Friday, January 24, 56 schools had to shut down due to a weather warning. The Met Office was predicting some serious winds, and boy, did they deliver! Gusts hit 90mph, and even reached 96mph in Northumberland.
It was wild! Pictures showed roofs flying off homes in Amble, and emergency crews were busy dealing with overturned lorries on the roads. Talk about a rough day!
By the afternoon, nearly 41,000 homes were without power in Northumberland, County Durham, and Tyne and Wear. Many folks were still in the dark over the weekend.
Even though the storm has passed, the aftermath is still causing issues. North Tyneside Council reported fallen trees, and they’re working on clearing them up.
Some schools are staying closed on Monday too. Walker Riverside Academy in Newcastle is shut because of some minor damage. They need to let contractors in to fix things up.
They expect to be back to normal by Tuesday morning, but safety is their top priority. They’ve got everything under control, so no worries there.
Meanwhile, Norham St Ceolwulfs C of E V.C First School is closed due to heating issues and an oil leak from the storm. Seghill First School is also out of commission because of ongoing power supply problems.
It’s a bit of a mess, but everyone’s working hard to get things back to normal. Stay safe out there!
