Issue storm warnings, yes, but dial down the fear-inducing advice

Wild weather is nothing new, so why the extreme response to it?

Clearing up fallen trees in Antrim after Storm Isha

Fionola Meredith

There’s no question that winter storms are disruptive and sometimes dangerous.

Storm Isha, which broke last weekend, was no exception, with power cuts, travel chaos, school closures and downed trees. Very sadly, five people were killed across the UK.