Storm Lilian expected to hit Northern Ireland this weekend
Last updated 22nd Aug 2024
Storm Lilian has been named by the Met Office, as strong winds and heavy rain are expected to hit Northern Ireland on Thursday night into Friday morning.
At the moment, the storm is developing in the Atlantic before moving east, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said: "Storm Lilian will bring some potentially damaging gusts during Friday morning, with gusts widely in the 50-60mph range, with the possibility of some gusts in excess of 75mph in a few places.
"There’s associated rainfall with Lilian that has also resulted in a Met Office warning for parts of Scotland."
Northern Ireland's weekend forecast 👇
Today: Any early rain over Down soon clearing, then a bright day with sunny intervals and a few scattered showers. Moderate to fresh westerly winds. Clouding over in the west later. Maximum temperature 17 °C
Tonight: Scattered showers soon giving way to longer spells of rain this evening, the rain turning heavy at times, especially overnight across the southeast. Clearer by morning, perhaps gales in Down. Minimum temperature 10 °C
Friday: A bright day with some sunny intervals, along with a few showers, some turning heavy later. Maximum temperature 17 °C
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Sunny intervals and showers over the weekend and windy at times. Dry start on Monday but outbreaks of rain will arrive in the afternoon.
Lilian is the twelfth named storm of this storm naming season, which runs from September through to the following September.
Take a look at the other storm names previously announced for 2023/2024 👇
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