What is a red weather warning and what should you do?
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The arrival of Storm Éowyn has led to the issuance of red weather warnings for Northern Ireland and Scotland so that people can prepare for strong winds.
But what does this actually mean?
There are three types of weather warnings: red, orange and yellow.
Red is the most severe type of weather warning that the Met Office can issue. A red alert means that severe weather is likely to cause damage, for example to buildings, roads, homes and businesses.
The Met Office says that when it issues a red weather warning, people should avoid travelling at all if possible and stay safe.
The red alert also means that if people need to travel, they should expect travel disruption - buses, trains and flights may be delayed or cancelled.
The expected winds could bring down power lines, which could lead to power cuts to homes in the affected areas.
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More importantly, this means people's lives could be at risk if they are not careful. The public is advised to stay away from potentially dangerous areas and follow the advice of emergency services and local authorities.
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