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18/12/2019
Heavy Winds To Batter NI
Northern Ireland is set to be battered by heavy winds later today, the Met Office has warned.
A yellow weather alert has been issued with some disruption expected, particularly in the more exposed areas.
The alert will take affect at 2pm this afternoon, 18 December and will remain in place until 3am tomorrow.
Coastal routes and sea fronts are likely to be hit by spray and large waves, especially for south and southeast facing coastlines.
The public is also advised of potential delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, with high-sided vehicles travelling on coastal routes also likely to see delays.
(JG/CM)
A yellow weather alert has been issued with some disruption expected, particularly in the more exposed areas.
The alert will take affect at 2pm this afternoon, 18 December and will remain in place until 3am tomorrow.
Coastal routes and sea fronts are likely to be hit by spray and large waves, especially for south and southeast facing coastlines.
The public is also advised of potential delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport, with high-sided vehicles travelling on coastal routes also likely to see delays.
(JG/CM)
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