The Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for Scotland with Storm Éowyn set to bring galeforce winds up to 100mph. The red alert, the most extreme issued, is in place from 10am to 5pm on Friday, January 24, covering a large portion of the country including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Millions of Scots are urged to brace for 'danger to life' conditions, prompting several councils to close schools on Friday.
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Scotland with Storm Éowyn set to hammer the country tomorrow. An Atlantic jet stream is pushing the "dangerous" weatherfront to the UK's shores in the early hours of Friday, January 24.
This means millions of Scots have to brace themselves for the "danger to life" that Storm Éowyn will bring. And as the extreme alert is in place for most of the middle of the day, several councils have taken action and announce their schools will be closed on Friday. Full list of school closures in Scotland on Friday, January 24 Aberdeenshire Council On the council website, the following schools are listed as closed to everyone:Changes to transport have been issued for Gordon schools and Westhill Academy. More information can be found here.
"There will be no school transport running. This includes all ASN contracts and College contracts. Schools will contact families directly with information about learning which is to be undertaken at home. A direct payment will be made to children and young people who are eligible for free school meals based on financial criteria. Existing bookings for school meals will be automatically cancelled via ParentPay.
Dumfries and Galloway Council On social media, the council has wrote: "All non-essential council buildings, including schools, will be closed tomorrow due to Storm Éowyn and the subsequent Red and Amber weather warnings." "This decision has been taken to ensure the safety of our young people and staff, particularly as they could be travelling home at the peak of the storm at the end of the school day. Families of school age children will be contacted directly by their school about home learning for Friday."
East Dunbartonshire Council A statement on the council website reads: "The Met Office has issued a Red Weather Warning for dangerous winds during Storm Éowyn which include the East Dunbartonshire Council area from 10am to 5pm tomorrow, Friday, January 24. First Minister John Swinney has told Parliament this morning that Police Scotland will shortly issue a formal 'do not travel' advisory notice.
"This means that very strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn will cause very dangerous conditions and significant disruption. They advise that people should avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions and stay indoors if they can. Falkirk Council A statement on the council website reads: "Due to the potential risk to life, all non-essential council services will be suspended, and all council buildings will be closed.
Highland Council Schools on the council's website that are set to be closed: Dunbeath Primary, Lochaline Primary, Lochaline Primary Nursey and Lybster Primary.Inverclyde Council Posting on social media, Inverclyde Council wrote: "In light of the Red weather warning that is in place for tomorrow, Friday, January 24, the decision has been made to close all Schools and Early Learning Centres.
North Lanarkshire Council A statement on the council website reads: "The Council has taken the decision to close all schools and education establishments including early learning facilities on Friday, January 24. We understand the impact this may have on parents and carers, however the safety of people is paramount. No school transport or breakfast clubs will run."
"Out-of-school care that operates in a school building will not be able to take place. If you normally receive a free school meal payment during the holiday periods, you will receive a payment for Friday, January 24, as part of the next payment. South Lanarkshire Council Posting on social media, the council wrote: "Due to the Red weather warning issued for much of Scotland, including South Lanarkshire, the decision has been taken to close all our schools and nurseries tomorrow, Friday, January 24.
West Dunbartonshire Council Posting on social media, the council wrote: "Due to the Red Weather warning in place for West Dunbartonshire tomorrow, all Primary and Secondary Schools and Early Learning and Childcare Centres will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 24.
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