A weather warning for wind could bring travel disruption to Northern Ireland before the New Year arrives, the Met Office has announced.
A yellow warning for wind will be in place from 6am until 7pm on December 31 for most parts.
Previously, the Met Office had also issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day, but this has since been removed.
More: Strong winds cause travel disruption across Northern Ireland
“Strong and gusty westerly winds will develop across the north and east of Northern Ireland,” the Met Office said ahead of Tuesday’s warning.
It will be an unsettled week ahead with a series of low pressure systems moving across the country.
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 29, 2024
These will bring the risk of heavy rain, strong winds and some snow.
Warnings have been issued so please stay #weatheraware if you have plans over the New Year/Hogmanay period ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/CoE5VkS6tw
“Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected, perhaps reaching 70 mph in a few exposed areas, and this may lead to some travel disruption.”
The weather forecaster is advising that some delays to road, rail, air and ferry travel will be likely and that coastal routes could be affected by spray and large waves.
⚠️Yellow Wind Warning⚠️Donegal, Galway & Mayo
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 29, 2024
➡️Strong to gale force & gusty SW winds
Impacts:
•🌳Fallen branches/trees
•🥏Debris, loose objects displaced
•🚗Difficult travelling conditions
•🌊Wave overtopping
Onset➡️00:01 to 11:00 Tue 31/12/24
ℹ️https://t.co/4a4lYDETG0 pic.twitter.com/wwaPyv0fO7
In the Republic, Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning for rain in Donegal from 11am on Monday until 11am on Tuesday.
A yellow alert for wind is also in place for counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo overnight between Monday and Tuesday, from midnight until 11am.
