Storm Éowyn named as strong winds, rain and snow expected this weekend
Storm Éowyn has officially been named with disruptive winds likely for some on Friday and Saturday.
The system could bring gusts in excess of 80mph on exposed coasts in Northern Ireland, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning all day on the Fri 24th Jan.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “Storm Éowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday.
“The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, northwestern Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas. There will also be some heavy rain, bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.
As Storm Éowyn weakens and clears to the northeast of the UK, Saturday will remain a breezy day everywhere with strong winds persisting in the north. It will be drier for many, with showers replacing persistent heavy rain.
However, later Sunday, another area of low pressure could bring further wet and very windy weather across the UK.
Northern Ireland five-day forecast 👇
Today: Quite dull and cloudy at first, but staying mainly dry with some bright or sunny spells developing through the day, before a few showers push into the west later. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight: Variable amounts of cloud at first, but increasing clearer spells allow some fog to develop. Staying largely dry, but the odd shower may push into the west around dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday: Dry with variable amounts of cloud and bright spells in the east. The odd shower in the west. Light winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Rain spreading east on Thursday. Rain on Friday clearing to showers, these turning increasingly wintry. Very strong winds developing. Strong winds easing and wintry showers clearing through Saturday.
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