Glasgow residents will receive alert on phones ahead of Storm Eowyn
Glasgow residents will receive a "loud siren" on their phones, with Storm Eowyn set to bring major disruption across the country.
A red "danger to life" weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Glasgow and large parts of central Scotland on Friday, January 24.
The warning is in place between 10am and 5pm. Scotrail services on Friday have all been cancelled and First Bus has announced it won't run services during the storm's peak.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has also cancelled all non-urgent appointments on Friday.
The notification will be at 6pm, and it will be the first live use of the emergency alert in Scotland.
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A Cabinet Office Spokesperson said: “The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind on Friday, January 24 meaning there is a danger to life across Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.
“In light of the deteriorating weather conditions and associated disruption, and in consultation with the Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive, the Cabinet Office will issue Emergency Alerts early this evening to people affected by the warnings in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.
“The Emergency Alert system will send a message to every compatible mobile phone in the areas at most risk, containing information about the weather warnings and guidance on how to stay safe.
“Mobile phones will make a loud siren-like sound even if they are set on silent. The sound and vibration will last for about ten seconds.
“Approximately 4.5 million people will receive the Emergency Alert in the largest real-life use of the tool to date.
“The UK Government has well rehearsed plans in place for severe winter weather and is working with teams from devolved governments, local authorities, the emergency services and other public bodies to coordinate the response to any disruption.”
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