Storm Éowyn

Last updated: 24 January 2025 at 12:00

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Key facts

Dates
24 Jan 2025
Status
Ended
Highest warning
Not recorded
Highest gust
100 mph
Lowest pressure
941.9 hPa
Regions affected
Northern Ireland, Scotland, North East England, North West England, Wales

Summary

Storm Éowyn (named 21 January 2025) hit on 24 January 2025. It was the UK's most powerful windstorm for over a decade and Northern Ireland's most significant since 1998. Red wind warnings covered Northern Ireland and central and south-west Scotland. The highest gust was 100mph at Drumalbin, and Tiree recorded 941.9hPa, the UK's lowest pressure since 2013. Around a million homes lost power, all rail services in Scotland stopped and over 1,000 flights were cancelled. One person died in Ayrshire and another in County Donegal. Sources: Met Office storm report and 2024/25 season review.

Warnings, safety and other storms

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