Strong winds are predicted on Sunday with warnings of high tides – just as there were in this picture of Carnlough in County Antrim during a previous storm
Storm Ashley could bring disruption to parts of Northern Ireland this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST until midnight on Sunday.
Very strong winds are forecast across the whole of Ireland and parts of Great Britain, especially Scotland.
Met Éireann, who issue warnings across the Republic of Ireland, named the storm and issued their second highest level of warning – Status Orange – for Galway and Mayo from noon on Sunday until 21:00 (local time).
A Status Yellow warning has been issued elsewhere from 10:00 BST until midnight.
The Met Office warning for Northern Ireland highlights the potential for some significant disruption with gusts up to 100km/h (60mph) predicted in some inland areas.
Along exposed coasts and high ground, gusts may reach up to 115km/h (70 mph).
Strong winds and high tides
The Met Office is warning of possible power cuts, minor damage to buildings and large coastal waves
The strong winds, combined with high tides, could lead to dangerous conditions, including possible delays or cancellations to travel.
The Met Office is warning of possible power cuts, minor damage to buildings and large coastal waves bringing debris onto coastal roads and properties.
Should the stormy weather stay on track in the coming days further warnings could to be issued.
Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrj70eyp5lo
Author :
Publish date : 2024-10-18 09:54:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
