18/09/2018
Amber Weather Warning Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for Wednesday, 19 September.
Storm Ali is expected to bring a very windy spell of weather with gusts of 65-75 mph inland and periods of heavy rain.
According to the forecaster:
• Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life
• Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs or damage through falling trees and branches breaking
• Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Some roads and bridges likely to close
• Large waves could affect coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.
The current Amber weather warning is currently in place from 8am until 5pm on Wednesday, 19 September.
(MH/CM)
Storm Ali is expected to bring a very windy spell of weather with gusts of 65-75 mph inland and periods of heavy rain.
According to the forecaster:
• Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life
• Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs or damage through falling trees and branches breaking
• Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Some roads and bridges likely to close
• Large waves could affect coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.
The current Amber weather warning is currently in place from 8am until 5pm on Wednesday, 19 September.
(MH/CM)
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