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19/01/2024
Met Office Issues Amber Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for Northern Ireland as Storm Isha is set to hit this weekend.
On Sunday, 21 January, a wind alert will come into force at 6pm and will remain in place until 9am on Monday, 22 January.
A separate yellow weather warning has been put in place between noon on Sunday and noon on Monday.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Storm Isha will bring a spell of very strong winds during Sunday evening into Monday. Disruption to travel and utilities is likely.
"Very strong southwesterly winds will develop widely across Northern Ireland, western parts of England, Wales and the southern half of Scotland during Sunday evening.
"Gusts will frequently reach 50-60 mph, perhaps 70 mph at times in a few locations and, along exposed coastal stretches 80 mph is possible at times."
On Sunday, 21 January, a wind alert will come into force at 6pm and will remain in place until 9am on Monday, 22 January.
A separate yellow weather warning has been put in place between noon on Sunday and noon on Monday.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Storm Isha will bring a spell of very strong winds during Sunday evening into Monday. Disruption to travel and utilities is likely.
"Very strong southwesterly winds will develop widely across Northern Ireland, western parts of England, Wales and the southern half of Scotland during Sunday evening.
"Gusts will frequently reach 50-60 mph, perhaps 70 mph at times in a few locations and, along exposed coastal stretches 80 mph is possible at times."
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