The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the entirety of Northern Ireland on Sunday
The Met Office has warned that injuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season.
There is "a good chance" of power cuts in that area which could affect mobile phone coverage and buildings will probably be damaged, such as by tiles blowing off roofs. Disruption or cancellations to road, rail, air and ferry services are likely, as well as road and bridge closures. A DfI spokesperson added: "Staff from all agencies are monitoring the situation and making preparations to respond to any impacts. The weather conditions could lead to debris on the roads, fallen trees and spray or large waves on exposed and vulnerable coastal areas. Due to the potential for large waves, flooding of coastal roads is also possible - please remember not to drive through flood water.
Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said on Friday evening: "At the time of recording, Storm Ashley is on the other side of the Atlantic and a relatively shallow area of low pressure." Western parts of the UK could wake up to 50mph to 60mph winds and heavy rain that day, particularly affecting exposed coasts and hills. Sunday's strongest winds will sweep exposed parts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland, with 70mph gusts likely.
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