Storm Debi's approach brings severe weather alerts

The new weather warnings come with many areas of Northern Ireland still trying to recover from recent flooding
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 12th Nov 2023

Severe weather warnings have been issued for the island of Ireland with high winds and heavy rain expected on Monday.

Storm Debi is expected to bring intense rain across Ireland.

In Northern Ireland, a yellow alert for rain has been issued from 0300 to 1400.

The warnings come with many towns and cities still trying to recover from recent flooding.

The UK Met Office has issued a yellow wind and rain warning for all of Northern Ireland on Monday.

It said heavy rain and strong winds due to Storm Debi may bring disruption and flooding to parts of the region.

It advised people to be aware that homes and businesses could be flooded and there could be disruption to bus, rail and air travel.

The agency also warned that fast-flowing or deep floodwater and flying debris could cause a danger to life

Power cuts are also possible.

Jason Kelly, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "The strongest winds are expected to affect parts of the Republic of Ireland early on Monday, possibly coinciding with the morning commute, before then affecting parts of north Wales and northern England into the afternoon.

"Whilst the very strongest winds will have eased somewhat before reaching the UK, we are still expecting some significant impacts and a wind warning has been issued.

"Additionally, Debi will bring a period of heavy rain to Northern Ireland for which a combined wind and rain warning has been issued."