Millions have received an emergency phone alert over the approaching Storm Éowyn, as schools and transport networks are due to shut and people asked to stay home in parts of the

Millions of phones will blare to the sound of a 10-second siren this evening when the Government issues an emergency alert over Storm Eowyn. The Met Office earlier issued a red danger to life warning for wind across Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.

The emergency alert system will send a message to every compatible mobile phone in areas covered by a red weather warning for wind and guidance on how to stay safe, a Cabinet Offi