Storm Eowyn is on its way to Ireland, with experts warning of strong winds and wet weather starting Friday
Galway: So, there’s a big storm brewing called Storm Eowyn, and it’s got everyone talking. Experts are saying it could hit Ireland pretty hard, starting Friday.
This storm is being fueled by the jet stream as it moves from the east coast of the US. The Met Office is warning that we might see the strongest winds of the winter so far.
They mentioned that a powerful jet stream is forming over the North Atlantic, which means we should brace ourselves for some wet and windy weather soon.
Met4cast described the situation as “grim,” saying a cluster of cyclones is on its way, bringing more rain and wind. They’re not ruling out the possibility of more named storms, which could cause some serious disruption.
What’s got everyone worried is that all the top experts agree Storm Eowyn is likely to form off the coast of Ireland. Cathal from Ireland’s Weather Channel shared that all major forecast models are showing a deep area of low pressure developing.
He pointed out that while the worst winds might hit before or just northwest of Ireland, we need to keep a close eye on how this storm develops in the next few days.
It’s still early to say exactly what impact this storm will have, but it’s definitely something to watch. The Chilterns Weather Alerts chimed in, saying we’re in the calm before the storm, with winds possibly exceeding 100 km/h this weekend.
As for where Storm Eowyn is headed, there are two main scenarios. One is that it could push northwest of Ireland, bringing strong winds there. The other is that it could move east, affecting many parts of Ireland.
In the meantime, Met Eireann has shared the latest forecast. Monday started with some fog, but it should clear up, leaving us with a mostly sunny day.
Tonight, expect a mix of clear skies and scattered showers, with some mist and fog rolling in later. Temperatures will drop to around 0 to 3 degrees, so a bit of frost is likely.
Tomorrow looks similar, with fog clearing in the morning and some sunny spells throughout the day. Temperatures will stay around 7 to 9 degrees.
