Storm Éowyn warning upgraded to amber this weekend across Northern Ireland
🟠 An amber weather warning will be in place on Friday ⚠️
An amber wind alert has been issued for Northern Ireland on Friday, with the Met Office warning there could be "a danger to life" due to flying debris.
The powerful storm is expected to bring "very strong winds and widespread disruption", according to the Met Office.
Gusts could top 60-70mph, but could reach 80-90mph for those in the south-west of the UK.
Ireland's weather forecaster, Met Eireann, have set a wind warning to "status red" for counties in Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick between 3am and 10am on Friday.
What should I expect?
⚠️ Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
⚠️ Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges will close
⚠️ There is a chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
⚠️ Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast:
Today: A mainly dry although with a fair amount of cloud with only a few sunny intervals. Overnight fog patches lifting this morning. A few showers possible across Fermanagh. Light winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Tonight: Chance of one or two showers across the south at first this evening. Otherwise it will be a dry night with a few fog patches. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Thursday: Rain will quickly spread northeast across all parts in the morning. Drier in the afternoon with a few showers, turning clearer later. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:Overnight rain on Friday then very windy, perhaps stormy time for a time, with showers or longer spells of rain. A few showers on Saturday. Further wind and rain Sunday.
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