Warning: Yellow
To expect: Wind
Affected areas: Northern Ireland
Start time estimate: Sunday 11am
End time estimate: Sunday 8pm
The Met Office has announced a Yellow wind warning for Northern Ireland for Sunday.
Intense winds are predicted to lash the region, approaching the area at around 11am on Sunday and will continue battering until 8pm.
The Yellow warning for wind was issued at 11:18am on Saturday, January 25.
A Met Office forecast said: “Winds will increase through Sunday morning, with a spell of strong to gale force east to southeasterly winds likely. Many areas will see gusts 40-50 mph, with coasts and hills perhaps seeing occasional gusts to 60 mph. Given ongoing recovery work after Storm Éowyn, impacts may be more widespread than would ordinarily be expected with winds of this strength. Winds will slowly moderate from the south Sunday evening.”
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.
What should you do during strong winds?
Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves Some short term loss of power and other services is possible Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings.
What is a yellow weather warning?
The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.
A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.
An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.
A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.
The Yellow weather alert for wind will remain in effect until 8pm on Sunday.