Ryanair passengers are being warned to check before coming to the airport. The budget airline alerts travelers on its Latest Travel Updates page for the latest news.
They note that there could be “potential disruption to and from the UK” this Friday (January 24), as reported by UK weather experts.
This is due to the harsh weather conditions as part of Storméowyn. Pronounced “ay-oh-win”, it is set to bring strong winds and red weather warnings, which have already been issued for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Experts say this rare warning means there is potential danger with wind gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h) in some areas.
Ryanair Warning Travelers: 'Affected passengers will be notified via email and the Ryanair app, and all passengers traveling to the UK on January 24th should keep an eye on the Ryanair app for the latest updates. is recommended.
“We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions. It affects all airlines.”
The Met Office is warning people to expect damage to buildings as millions of people are asked to close schools, colleges and universities and stay at home. This means flying debris, blown off roofs and major disruption to travel by road, rail, sea and air.
Met Office Deputy Director Meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: 'Storm Ewin will bring a period of extremely unstable and destructive weather to the UK from Friday to Saturday.
“The strongest wind gusts could be felt in parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-west Wales and western Scotland, where exposed locations could get gusts in excess of 80mph, with wind gusts in excess of 80mph possible in these areas. It can also affect people. It will also bring heavy rain and unpleasant conditions to end the week.
“The first warning for Storm Ewin was issued several days ago, so it is important to keep the forecast up to date as more details emerge in the coming days.”
As reported in Mirror Online, Brits have been warned not to “underestimate” the impact of the upcoming storm. Experts say if you live in an affected area, you need essentials to hold your hand.
The Met Office, Associate Professor of Hydrology at the University of Reading, Dr Jess Neumann, says: 'You should carry extra warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and a torch, and make sure your car is fueled and well maintained. “If time permits and it is safe to do so, turn off gas and electricity and move valuables to higher ground.”