The Met Office has confirmed the name of the latest storm set to bring disruption across Northern Ireland.
Storm Éowyn will bring strong winds across the UK on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office has said. Storm Éowyn is the fifth named storm of the season and the first of 2025.
The last named storm, Storm Darragh, hit the UK on December 6 and saw a rare red weather warning issued. Ahead of Storm Éowyn reaching the UK, a yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Northern Ireland.
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A Met Office spokesperson said: "Storm Éowyn has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds to much of the UK on Friday and into Saturday. A deep area of low pressure will bring very strong winds and some disruption."
The forecaster said the winds, caused by low pressure, will lead to disruption such as damage to buildings, power cuts and flying debris which could threaten lives.
It also will cause disruption to travel, with road, rail, airports and ferries likely to be affected.
What should I expect?
Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges may close.For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here
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