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Orlaith Clinton

Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice to hit Northern Ireland with Met Office warnings in place

The Met Office has issued a storm and three-day weather warning for Northern Ireland.

Storm Dudley is set to bring "very strong winds" across parts of the region, with chances of disruption.

An 'Amber Warning' is in place from 6pm on Wednesday, February 16 through to 9am on Thursday.

Storm Eunice is likely to affect the UK on Friday "bringing a period of very strong winds that could cause significant disruption".

Northern Ireland's second weather warning will come into effect at midnight on Thursday, February 17 and will be in place through to 9pm on the Friday evening.

What to expect

  • There is a small chance that flying debris will result in a danger to life, with fallen trees, damage to buildings and homes, roofs blown off and power lines brought down;
  • 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;
  • Where damaging winds occur, there is a chance that long interruptions to power supplies and other services may occur;
  • There is a small chance that roads, bridges and railway lines could close, with long delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

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