The Met Office issued a new red weather warning in Northern Ireland. Three wind warnings will be in effect across the country on Friday, January 24.
A yellow warning for wind comes into place from midnight on Friday morning until 11.59pm, an amber warning for wind has been issued from 6am to 9pm and a new red warning will be in place from 7am to 2pm.
With the red warning, the forecaster said: "Very strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn causing very dangerous conditions with widespread disruption and significant impacts expected."
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It has been warned that the strong winds, could cause power cuts, damage to buildings, fallen trees, spray or large waves on exposed and vulnerable coastal areas, as well as disruption to travel including public transport, ferries and flights.
The Met Office outlook for Friday reads: "Very windy and cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain, showers becoming wintry in the evening. Severe gale or storm force westerly winds, easing through the afternoon. Cold. Maximum temperature 5 °C."
You can trackStorm Éowynlive below:
As for what to expect during the red weather warning, the Met Office has issued some details.
They said:
Flying debris resulting in danger to life Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes Very dangerous driving conditions with fallen trees on roads Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flightsFor all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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