Storm Boelo: Met Office warns disruption possible with strong winds and heavy showers forecast for the province
A yellow weather warning for strong winds with the potential to cause disruption has been issued for Northern Ireland this weekend.
The Storm Boelo-related alert is in place across the province from 6pm on Saturday (October 24) until 3pm on Sunday (October 25).
The Met Office says strong westerly winds will spread during Saturday evening and persist into Sunday before gradually easing during the afternoon.
Forecasters say gusts of 50-60 mph are likely with some coastal or exposed areas potentially seeing 65-75 mph. They added: “Strong winds will be combined with blustery heavy showers at times.”
The public is advised to expect the following:
- There is a chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage;
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris;
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs;
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected;
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close;
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.