Storm Éowyn is bringing dangerous weather conditions to Northern Ireland and Scotland, prompting school closures and warnings against travel. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, while successfully reaching space, saw its booster fail to land as intended. Other weather events, including Storms Darragh and Bert, continue to impact the UK with wind, rain, and snow.
Rare weather warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday as Storm Éowyn heads towards the UK. The warnings for wind mean flying debris could cause a danger to life, while 'very dangerous' driving conditions with fallen trees on roads are expected. Schools in a large part of Scotland and all schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close and people have been told not to go out in both nations.
Meanwhile, in a separate space-related event, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket experienced a partially successful mission. While the rocket successfully ascended into space, the booster that propelled it upwards failed to land on a designated platform in the ocean. Alongside these events, Storm Darragh is bringing wind and rain to the UK, with Storm Bert recently causing floods and gales. BBC Weather's Ben Rich provides the latest forecast as Storm Bert continues to impact the UK with challenging weather conditions. The storm has also blanketed Scotland in snow, causing widespread damage from fallen trees. In other news, a fascinating video captures the moment a Starship booster executes a mid-air 'chopsticks maneuver'. Additionally, astronaut Isaacman shared his awe-inspiring experience of stepping out into space for the first time, describing Earth as a 'perfect world'
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