Weather warning issued for NI this Easter weekend
Strong winds on Saturday and overnight into Sunday morning may cause some damage and travel disruption this Easter weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 8pm Saturday to 12noon Sunday.
Ahead of this weather front, it will remain relatively mild, though not quite as warm as earlier in the week.
The Met Office warns, that clearer skies in the north and west early on Thursday may allow a touch of frost to form in places.
"By Good Friday, low pressure is expected to be the dominant feature, most likely tracking close to northern Scotland. This will bring increasingly wet and windy conditions across much of the UK. While the south-east may stay dry for a time early on, spells of rain will spread across all areas during the day, with the heaviest and most persistent rain affecting the north and north-west.
"Winds will strengthen markedly, with gales becoming increasingly likely across northern and western areas.
What should to expect this weekend?
⚠️ Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely with a chance of cancellations to some services
⚠️ There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
⚠️ Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely with a chance that some roads and bridges could close
⚠️ There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
⚠️ There is a small chance that injuries could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast
Today: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain spreading southeast this morning. Becoming drier and eventually brighter from the northwest this afternoon with the odd shower. Mild this morning. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight: This evening will see a few showers. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry with variable amounts of cloud. Cold with some frost. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
Thursday: Dry in the morning before outbreaks of rain spread east across all parts in the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Cloudy on Friday with some showery rain. Cloudy on Saturday with rain, heavy at times, spreading east. Cold and bright on Sunday with blustery showers.
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