Storm Éowyn a 'potential risk to life for children', Paul Givan says
All schools in Northern Ireland are to shut on Friday due to red weather warning issued by the Met Office as Storm Éowyn. Three wind warnings will be in effect across the country on Friday, January 24.
The forecaster said: "Very strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn causing very dangerous conditions with widespread disruption and significant impacts expected."Announcing the closure of schools, a spokesperson for the Department of Education said: "The Met Office has issued a red alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland from 7am on Friday until 2pm and is warning of "very dangerous conditions" and "widespread disruption".
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