Met Office issues wind warning for '60-70mph gusts' today
There's also a separate warning for heavy rain 🌧️☔💦
Last updated 23rd Feb 2021
After a brief taste of lovely spring sunshine and mild temperatures yesterday, a spell of very wet and windy weather is on the way, according to the Met Office.
Two separate yellow weather warnings have been issued which will affect Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
"Strong southerly winds will gust 50-60 mph at times, there is the potential for gusts of 70 mph for eastern counties during the morning. Winds will ease during the afternoon."
"Heavy rainfall will be sufficient to bring some flooding in places. Accumulations of 15-30 mm are expected widely with 40-50 mm in a few places, mainly in the south, while the Mourne Mountains could see over 60 mm."
Road, rail and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges may close.
Fallen trees may be an additional hazard. There is a chance that power cuts may occur.
The warnings comes into effect from 2am Tuesday and are valid until midnight.
Northern Ireland Weekly Forecast
Today:
An overcast day with periods of rain, often heavy, particularly across southern regions. Southerly winds reaching gale force, perhaps severe gale, particularly across eastern coasts. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Tonight:
Rain, heavy at times during the evening, particularly in east. Outbreaks turning patchy overnight and clearing the west towards dawn, bringing the chance of brighter spells to far west. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Wednesday:
Starting cloudy in east with some patchy rain. Mainly dry and bright conditions in west spreading to all from mid-day. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Generally settled with high pressure extending from south, bringing a lot of dry, occasionally bright weather, westerly winds and seasonally mild temperatures.
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