UK households issued milk, bread, eggs warning before Storm Eowyn hits
A warning has been issued over buying milk, bread or eggs this weekend amid Storm Eowyn. The Met Office said the arrival of Storm Éowyn on Friday could bring gusts of up to 100mph and “flying debris resulting in a danger to life”.
The red warnings, an upgrade of existing amber warnings, covered all of Northern Ireland and parts of central and southern Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ayr and Peebles. CNN reported: "Seriously people, is there something about snow storms that makes us want to eat French toast and sit on the toilet?
"With every predicted blizzard, there’s a mad dash to load up on milk, bread, eggs and toilet paper. But why those particular items?" The US site added: "Sure, there are some variations including booze, snack foods and even ice cream.
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"Yet these items are the first to disappear from store shelves when the dreaded “snow” word is mentioned." The Irish premier, Simon Harris, urged people to stay away from the coast, with the storm expected to strike at midnight. He said that Storm Éowyn would be “dangerous, destructive and damaging”.
“We cannot give a higher warning than nationwide red. The risk to life is extreme and real. You need to pay attention. Do not travel. Do not go near the sea.” The Met Office said peak rush hour wind speeds of 80-90 miles an hour were expected across Northern Ireland on Friday, with up to 100mph in some exposed locations.
“An extremely windy spell with disruption and potentially damaging winds tomorrow morning,” he said. Jess Neumann, an associate professor of hydrology at the University of Reading, said: “Storm Éowyn is not one to underestimate – stay safe, stay prepared, and plan ahead. This storm has the potential to bring serious risks, not just to travel and property, but to your safety and wellbeing.”
Forecasters said there could also be power cuts, very dangerous driving conditions because of fallen trees, roofs blown off and power lines down.