The UK Met Office has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, and Tyrone, predicting very strong winds and potential disruption this weekend.
A new Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for all six counties in Northern Ireland ahead of very strong winds arriving in affected areas this weekend. The UK Met Office issued the warning on Monday morning, which is set to kick in from the stroke of midnight on Friday, January 24 and remain in place until midday on Saturday, January 25, reports Belfast Live.
The Met Office has highlighted the severity of the incoming weather for Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone, saying: 'A deep area of low pressure will bring very strong winds and some disruption. Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.' 'Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges may close.' An advisory from the UK Met Office warns people in affected counties to be wary of the following impacts: Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice
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