Storm Éowyn:What does a Met Office red weather warning mean?

Weather warnings aren't exactly unusual in the UK, especially recently, however most of the time we only see yellow, or sometimes amber. 

Now, the Met Office has issued a rare red warning for all of Northern Ireland.

Storm Éowyn is expected to bring winds of up to 90mph.

Here's what you need to know about what the red weather warning means...

What does a red weather warning mean?

Weather warnings can mean different things depending on the type of weather that is being forecast. 

A red weather warning for wind means: 

• Flying debris resulting in danger to life
• Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
• Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
• Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes

There are three weather warnings in total, yellow, amber and red, with red being the most severe. 

It means there is a danger to life and therefore such warnings should be taken seriously. 

The Met Office warning applies from 7am to 2pm, forecasting strong winds associated with the storm causing very dangerous conditions with widespread disruption and significant impacts expected