Yellow warning of wind affecting Northern Ireland this week

Gusts of 55-65 mph are expected 💨

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 31st Oct 2022

Gusts of 55-65 mph are expected to hit Northern Ireland on Wednesday, especially in exposed coastal locations, with some sudden strong gusts of wind possible at times.

Counties Antrim and Down should also expect some further heavy rain.

The Met Office have issued a second weather warning for this week, another yellow this time for wind on Wednesday (2nd Nov) from 7am to 8pm.

What to expect:

  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
  • Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
  • It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves

Northern Ireland's Five-Day Forecast 👇

Tonight: Mainly cloudy with patchy light rain although some heavier outbreaks are possible over Down and Antrim. Drier weather in the west will extend to most areas by morning. Staying mild. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Tuesday: A drier and brighter day with sunny periods developing along with a few light showers. Feeling fresher than of late with brisk southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Wet and windy on Wednesday, then brighter with blustery showers and strong southwest winds on Thursday. Fewer showers and winds easing on Friday but wet, windy weather returning Friday night.

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