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05/04/2024
Storm Kathleen Warning: Gusts Of Up 70mph Forecast
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for "potentially damaging and disruptive winds" across Northern Ireland on Saturday, 06 April.
Named by Met Éireann as Storm Kathleen, it is the 11th named storm to date this year. The storm is expected to bring widespread gusts of more than 50mph across Northern Ireland on Saturday, with gusts potentially reaching higher speeds of up to 70mph in exposed and coastal areas.
The weather warning comes into force from 8am and remains in place until 10pm.
The Met Office has warned of:
• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
• Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
• Some roads and bridges may close
• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
Posting to X, DAERA has advised people not to visit forests, country parks and nature reserves "until the high winds subside".
Named by Met Éireann as Storm Kathleen, it is the 11th named storm to date this year. The storm is expected to bring widespread gusts of more than 50mph across Northern Ireland on Saturday, with gusts potentially reaching higher speeds of up to 70mph in exposed and coastal areas.
The weather warning comes into force from 8am and remains in place until 10pm.
The Met Office has warned of:
• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
• Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
• Some roads and bridges may close
• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
Posting to X, DAERA has advised people not to visit forests, country parks and nature reserves "until the high winds subside".
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