Good Morning Britain viewers have shared concerns over "irresponsible reporting" regarding coverage of Storm Éowyn.
The extreme weather is currently affecting parts of the UK, with a red weather warning – the most serious issued by the Met Office that includes risk to life – in place over Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.
Amid the storms, GMB reporter Nick Dixon did live transmissions from the coastal town of Largs in West Scotland earlier today, and was seen battling extremely high winds.
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"The gusts [are] at times in excess of 70mph and still a couple of hours away from that red warning period," he told viewers as he was seen struggling against the weather.
"But millions of Scots last night for the first time ever received an emergency alert about these conditions, about that red warning, just before 6 o'clock last night, telling people that you have to take precautions.
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"Stay home if you can, avoid getting in the car, warning people of travel disruptions as well. A lot of Scotland really understandably is shutting down in some parts of the country: schools, businesses, shops, and as I mentioned the travel network is almost certainly being affected."
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However, many viewers took to social media to criticise the show for having Nick in the middle of the extreme weather, one writing on X/Twitter: "#gmb absolutely irresponsible reporting this morning.
"Having any reporter out in a red weather warning areas is ridiculous. Safety first - why are your reporters any different than the rest of the population being told to stay indoors?? #Eowyn."
A second added: "Stay inside, they say. There are red weather alerts out in certain parts of the UK, yet TV stations send out reporters in atrocious conditions. It's absolutely bloody stupid."
"'This storm is a threat to life.' So let's send a reporter to stand 10 yards away from the sea. I'll never understand that. #GMB," a third wrote.
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A fourth said on Bluesky: "'Storm warning. Don't travel, don't go out!' Shout the TV news reporters, reporting from storm areas, where they have obviously traveled to! #GMB the worst offender, #BBCBreakfast close second."
Digital Spy has reached out to GMB for comment.
During the broadcast, presenter Kate Garraway did encourage Nick to stay safe, saying back at the studio: "My goodness, it looks challenging enough as it is.
"We know you've taken advice on all the appropriate protections, but people are watching at home and still worried for you Nick and saying, 'Please tell Nick Dixon to get inside and get himself a hot drink if he can'. I know you're doing your job for us, but do stay safe."
Good Morning Britain airs on ITV.
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