Alert to millions of people: "Armageddon alert" is coming

In the biggest warning yet, around 4.5 million people will hear a siren from their phones at 6 p.m. local time, with a vibration lasting up to 10 seconds, to deliver a warning message. The message will be sent to people in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, where the Met Office has issued a rare &quot;red alert&quot;.The warning system, called &quot;Armageddon alert&quot;, first launched in 2023, is used in emergency situations, such as the recent storm Dara, when more than 3 million people were warned to stay indoors due to winds of 145 km/h.Meteorologists warn that winds could reach a speed of 160 km/h, with the risk of &quot;flying debris that poses a threat to life&quot;. People are also being warned of the risk of large waves in coastal areas, hazardous driving conditions due to fallen trees, as well as potential power outages and damage to buildings.The Met Office has warned citizens in affected areas to avoid travel and to &quot;stay at home if possible&quot;.The Cabinet Office said: &quot;The Met Office has issued a red wind warning for Friday 24 January, meaning there is a risk to life in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.&quot;&quot;In view of the worsening weather conditions and associated disruption, in consultation with the Scottish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, the Cabinet Office will tonight send out emergency alerts to people affected by warnings in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland. The emergency alert system will send a message to every compatible mobile phone in the most vulnerable areas, with information on weather warnings and guidance on how to stay safe.&quot;&quot;Mobile phones will emit a loud siren-like sound even if they are set to silent mode. The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds. About 4.5 million people will receive this emergency alert, which is the largest use of this system to date.&quot;⚠️Due to a red weather warning issued for Storm &Eacute;owyn tomorrow, our office will be closed on Friday, January 24th. We will continue to work remotely. ⚠️Our phone lines will remain operational from 8:30am until 5:00pm.Please stay safe during these adverse weather conditions.&hellip; pic.twitter.com/vSHxTLVlUV&mdash; Mulholland Law (@LAWMulholland) January 23, 2025 The UK Government has elaborate plans for dealing with severe winter weather conditions and is working with teams from regional governments, local authorities, emergency services and other public bodies to co-ordinate the response to any disruption.Schools in Scotland have been advised to close on Friday for the safety of children and staff. The Met Office warning reads: &quot;Keep yourself and others safe; avoid traveling on the road during potentially dangerous weather conditions. Driving in these conditions is not safe.&quot;&quot;Don&#39;t risk injury to others or damage to your property. If you can do so safely, check and secure items outside your home, such as rubbish bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds and fences. Being outside in strong winds exposes you to the risk of injury. Stay indoors if possible.&quot; 📸 Two views of #Storm &Eacute;owyn as air pressure sinks to that of a #hurricane just off the coast of Ireland in the early morning.Find the WindRadar here: https://t.co/JVPEDyP6eS #Weather pic.twitter.com/n8PvDmrK7j&mdash; Weather &amp; Radar UK/Ireland (@WeatherRadar_UK) January 23, 2025 This is the fifth time the emergency alert system has been used. Last week, the Cabinet Office announced it would run a national test later this year that will be sent to around 87 million phones. The test date will be announced in advance.

Alert to millions of people: "Armageddon alert" is coming

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