A yellow weather warning is already in place across the country
The Met Office has issued another weather warning in Northern Ireland as Storm Amy arrives across the country on Friday.
An amber warning for wind will be in effect across parts the country from 3pm to 8pm on Friday, October 3.
The forecaster said: “Storm Amy will bring a spell of damaging winds on Friday late afternoon and evening, perhaps causing some disruption.”
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The Met Office has already extended a yellow warning for wind from Friday at 2pm to 12noon on Saturday as a yellow warning for rain across the country ends at 10pm on Thursday.
As for what to expect during the amber weather warning, the Met Office has issued some details.
They said:
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
- Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
- Some roads and bridges likely to close
- Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
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