Tonight, millions in the UK will receive a loud alert about Storm Eowyn, urging them to stay safe indoors as severe weather hits Scotland and Northern Ireland
Edinburgh: So, here’s the scoop. Tonight, millions of folks in the UK are getting this crazy “armageddon” alert on their phones. It’s all about Storm Eowyn, which is no joke.
About 4.5 million people will hear a loud siren from their phones at 6 PM. And get this, even if your phone is on silent, it’ll still make noise and vibrate for about 10 seconds. Wild, right?
This alert is mainly for people in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Met Office has issued a rare “red alert” warning, which means things could get really dangerous.
They’re advising everyone to stay indoors and avoid traveling if they can. The Cabinet Office is taking this seriously, saying there’s a real danger to life due to high winds.
They’ve got plans in place to handle severe winter weather, working with local authorities and emergency services. It’s all about keeping everyone safe.
This is actually the fifth time they’re using this emergency alert system. They even mentioned a national test coming up later this year, which will reach around 87 million phones. They’ll let us know when that’s happening.
