04/10/2022

Yellow Weather Warning For Wind Issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for for strong winds on Wednesday, 05 October.

The warning is set to last from midnight on Wednesday to 11am.

Gales of up to 80mph are expected in some parts of the country.

The warning has been issued in all counties excluding Fermanagh.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Sherwin said: "There is a chance the deep low pressure system will bring gusts of 70 to 80 mph to northern parts of the UK on Wednesday. Should this develop, disruption to travel and wind damage would be more likely. In addition, heavy rain in the northwest may make travelling more difficult."

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