The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind on Wednesday. | UTV News
The first named storm of the season by the Met Office was to hit Northern Ireland from around midday with yellow wind and rain weather warnings in effect through the day.
Storm Agnes, which was described as “intensifying quickly” in the Atlantic during Tuesday evening, is expected to generate winds of up to 75mph and cause dangerous conditions along coastlines, especially Irish Sea coastlines.Its main impact will be strong winds and large waves. The Met Office has warned this could lead to an increased risk of flooding as the storm continues to push north and east.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Storm Agnes: Weather warnings in force as storm nears IrelandHigh winds and heavy rain are expected across the UK and Ireland on Wednesday and Thursday.
Read more »
In pictures: Storm Agnes makes landfall in IrelandThe Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind on Wednesday. | UTV News
Read more »
Storm Agnes: Torrential rain and 70mph winds hit Ireland ahead of UK landfallA Met Office weather warning, which said the storm could cause 'danger to life', is now in force. | ITV National News
Read more »
Weather warnings to come into force as UK and Ireland brace for Storm AgnesThe first named storm of the season is due to make landfall on the west coast of Ireland on Wednesday. | ITV National News
Read more »
Weather warnings to come into force as UK and Ireland brace for Storm AgnesThe first named storm of the season is due to make landfall on the west coast of Ireland on Wednesday.
Read more »