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22/12/2016
Gale Force Winds Expected In NI Over Christmas Weekend
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in Northern Ireland over the Christmas weekend.
Storm Barbara is expected to bring gale force winds of up to 70mph across the region.
The warning has been put in place from 9am on Friday, 23 December.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Chris Tubbs said: "The disturbed conditions look like continuing through the Christmas weekend with another vigorous low pressure system waiting in the wings. So, whatever your plans over the next few days it's worthwhile staying up to date with the latest Met Office forecasts, which is easy to do on our app."
(CD/MH)
Storm Barbara is expected to bring gale force winds of up to 70mph across the region.
The warning has been put in place from 9am on Friday, 23 December.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Chris Tubbs said: "The disturbed conditions look like continuing through the Christmas weekend with another vigorous low pressure system waiting in the wings. So, whatever your plans over the next few days it's worthwhile staying up to date with the latest Met Office forecasts, which is easy to do on our app."
(CD/MH)
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