Tesco stores in parts of Scotland to close amid 'danger to life' from Storm Eowyn

Tesco stores in parts of Scotland are to close amid a “danger to life” warning brought by Storm Eowyn.

The supermarket giant is to close stores in some areas covered by the Met Office’s warning for Friday of winds with gusts of up to 100mph brought by Storm Eowyn.

Customers received messages and emails informing them stores were to close and home deliveries and click and collect services were also cancelled.

Tesco urged shoppers to check its website for information on opening times and apologised for the inconvenience.

The first-ever use in Scotland of the UK-wide emergency alert system saw phones belonging to those in the affected areas emit a loud siren and display urgent guidance from the government.

The Met Office issued the most severe possible warning for Friday, forecasting “flying debris resulting in danger to life”.

People have been urged to stay indoors and not travel under what has been described as “exceptional circumstances” by STV meteorologist Sean Batty.

Meanwhile, according to a leading trade union, Uber Eats has suspended deliveries across parts of the country.

Deliveries will be temporarily unavailable in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Kirkintilloch, Kirkcaldy, Dumbarton, Stirling, Ayr, Bathgate, East Kilbride, Kilmarnock, Greenock, Alloa, Ardeer, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Hamilton, Irvine, Dunfermline, Livingston.

A statement, posted by Unite Hospitality on X from Uber Eats said: “The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the UK for tomorrow, Friday, January 24 due to severe weather conditions.

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Now there is no excuse for employers in central Scotland and the North of Ireland to force their workers to put their lives at risk for a shift. pic.twitter.com/L0bSDorjIM
— Unite Hospitality (@FairHospitality) January 23, 2025

“The safety of our partners, couriers, and customers is our utmost priority. To ensure everyone’s safety, we will be temporarily suspending our delivery operations in the affected areas for the duration of the warning.

“The markets where delivery will be temporarily unavailable include: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Kirkintilloch, Kirkcaldy, Dumbarton, Stirling, Ayr, Bathgate, East Kilbride, Kilmarnock, Greenock, Alloa, Ardeer, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Hamilton, Irvine, Dunfermline, Livingston.

“Please note that further closures might be necessary if the warning scope changes in time or area.

“We will keep you updated on any further developments as they arise. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”

Uber Eats has been contacted for comment.