Weather warning in force for Northern Ireland across the weekend

Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast for Northern Ireland over the weekend with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning.

The warning is in place from 2:00pm on Saturday until 3pm on Sunday.

The Met Office says flooding is possible with a potential risk to power supplies.

UTV weather presenter Aisling Creevey warned of flooding.

"We have had a particularly wet spell of weather and there will be more unsettled weather through Saturday," she added.

"The amount of rainfall is not excessive, however it is falling on already saturated grounds so localised flooding is possible.

"The wind will strengthen through the afternoon and the combination of heavy rain and strong will will make driving conditions difficult. Transport delays are possible and it is also possible that some branches and trees could come down. "From Sunday there will be a noticeable shift in how it feels. We are moving into a cold spells of weather with icy conditions likely."

What to expect

  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

  • Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible

  • Flooding of some homes and businesses is possible

What is the forecast?

The Met Office predicts westerly winds to increase across Northern Ireland during Saturday afternoon and evening, with gusts of 45-50 mph widely and 55-60 mph in the north, with the chance of a few gusts of 65 mph near the north coast.

In addition, showers will become heavy and persistent, particularly in the north and east, with 20-30 mm of rain falling in 3-6 hours, most likely through the evening, with high ground in the northeast possibly seeing 40-50 mm.

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