Yellow weather warning issued for parts of Northern Ireland this week
Last updated 6th Apr 2022
Gusts of up to 50 to 60 mph are expected to hit Northern Ireland tonight, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
Counties Armagh, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone are most likely to be affected.
The strong winds may cause transport disruption, with potential delays and cancellations to road, rail, air and ferry services.
The warning is in place between 8pm tonight and 5am tomorrow.
What to expect:
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are possible
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible in a few locations
Northern Ireland Weather Forecast:
Tonight: Showers through the evening becoming longer spells of rain in the early hours and turning cold by morning. Strong to gale force westerlies, perhaps severe gales around coasts. Minimum temperature 1 °C
Thursday: Early cloud and rain clearing to bright spells and scattered showers. Occasionally strong northerly or northwesterly winds. Cold. Maximum temperature 8 °C
Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Bright spells on Friday and Saturday but rather cold, with a few wintry showers. Turning milder on Sunday with rain and a strengthening southeasterly wind****
Read more:
You could win £105,000 this week with the Cool FM Downtown Cash Call 🎉
Derry Girls (and Smash Hits) are back!
Paolo Nutini joins Custom House Square line-up this summer