Schools in Northern Ireland will close Friday as Storm Éowyn brings severe weather warnings
Belfast: So, here’s the scoop. All schools in Northern Ireland are shutting down on Friday. Why? Because of a red weather warning from the Met Office. Storm Éowyn is on its way, and it’s not playing nice.
The warnings are serious. There’s a yellow wind warning starting at midnight, an amber one from 6 AM to 9 PM, and the red warning kicks in from 7 AM to 2 PM. This red alert is the highest level and the first of its kind for Northern Ireland.
The Met Office is saying we can expect very strong winds. They’re warning of dangerous conditions and a lot of disruption. It’s not just a little storm; it’s a big deal.
When the Department of Education announced the closures, they made it clear. The red alert covers all of Northern Ireland, and it’s all about keeping kids and staff safe.
Education Minister Paul Givan said they had to make this tough call. He knows it’ll affect schools and businesses, but safety comes first. Schools are being asked to set up remote learning plans so kids can still study from home.
