The Met Office has issued a second yellow weather warning for the region this morning
A yellow weather warning for wind issued by theThe forecaster said: "Storm Agnes to bring a spell ofA new weather warning for rain has also been issued by the Met Office.The forecaster said: "Heavy rain from Storm Agnes may cause disruption in a few areas."
The Met Office also said: "Storm Agnes will approach southwest Ireland early on Wednesday and track northeast across Northern Ireland and Scotland before clearing on Thursday morning. "Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the exact track and depth of Agnes, gusts of 45-55 mph are expected widely inland and 50-60 mph over hills and around coasts.
"The strongest winds are expected to affect Northern Ireland, southwest Scotland, west and northwest Wales, Cumbria and Lancashire where some places inland may see gusts of 60 mph and 65-75 mph over hills and around coasts.Join our new WhatsApp community todayor scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
And for tonight, the forecaster added: "Wet and very windy this evening, gusts of 50 to 60mph likely, reaching 70mph around the Irish Sea coast. Winds then turning into the southwest and easing. Minimum temperature 10C."
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