23 January 2025
In reaction to the Red weather warning from the Met Office, The AA has issued updated advice to drivers in areas affected by the upgrade for Storm Éowyn (pronounced ‘Ay-oh-win’).
Red warnings for wind will be in place across various times on Friday 24 January for Northern Ireland as well as central and southwestern areas of Scotland. These are accompanied by wider Amber and Yellow Warnings for wind, rain and snow.
“We urge drivers to consider whether their journey is necessary and if not postpone it.”
Red warnings are reserved for the most severe weather and where there could be a danger to life.
Essential advice on driving in adverse weather can be found on The AA website.
Before you set off it’s best to check The AA routeplanner to see if your route has been affected by road closures.
Chris Wood, AA Patrol of the Year, said: “As the warning has risen from Amber to Red in the most northern and western areas of the UK, we urge drivers to consider whether their journey is necessary and if not postpone it.
“If you do need to travel, make sure you’re prepared for what you may encounter. Expect to come across fallen branches and other debris on the roads, especially in rural areas.
“Allow extra time for your journey, as it’s likely to take longer than usual. Pack the essentials for emergencies in case you do breakdown – warm waterproof clothing, a torch, and a flask of hot drink. Ensure your mobile phone is fully charged and download the AA app and what3words to help us get to you faster if the worst should happen.”
Driving in strong wind | How to stay safe | AA (theaa.com)
Regional breakdown
Northern Ireland
Red Warning for wind from 07:00 until 14:00 Friday.
Amber Warning for wind from 6:00 until 21:00 Friday.
Yellow Warning for wind from 00:00 – 23:59 Friday.
Scotland
Red Warning for wind for western and central areas of Scotland 10:00 until 17:00 Friday.
Amber Warning for wind in southern half of Scotland 06:00 until 21:00 Friday.
Yellow Warning for wind 00:00 until 23:59 Friday.
Yellow Warning for snow 06:00 until 23:59 Friday.
Yellow Warning for winds 00:00 – 15:00 Saturday.
Northern England
Yellow Warning for snow 03:00 until 12:00 Friday.
Amber Warning for wind from 06:00 until 21:00 Friday.
Yellow Warning for wind 00:00 until 23:59 Friday.
Southern England
Yellow Warning for wind in southwest England and the southern coast of England from 07:00 until 18:00 Thursday.
Yellow Warning for wind from 00:00 until 23:59 for much of the south of England Friday.
Yellow Warning for wind from 05:00 until 15:00 for parts of the southeast of England Friday.
Yellow Warning for rain from 00:00 until 09:00 in the southwest of England on Friday.
Wales
Yellow warning for winds in western parts of Wales from 07:00 until 18:00 Thursday.
Yellow warning for rain across much of Wales from 00:00 until 09:00 Friday.
Yellow warning for winds for much of Wales from 05:00 until 23:59 Friday.
Amber warning for wind for north Wales from 06:00 until 21:00 Friday.