Portrush, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A band of heavy rain associated with Storm Amy will cross Northern Ireland during Friday. Accumulations of 15-25 mm will fall within 6 hours. Following rainfall in previous days, this could cause further flooding and some travel disruption. The rain will be accompanied by very strong winds, for which separate warnings have been issued.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

A period of damaging south to southwesterly winds are likely during the late afternoon and evening hours on Friday, with gusts of 60-70 mph inland and up to 80 mph along some more exposed coasts. Given this will coincide with the evening commute in many areas, this may lead to some disruption. Whilst winds may ease slightly later in the evening, it will likely remain windy overnight and into Saturday morning - this aspect is covered by a separate yellow warning.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Information on update: Warning start time brought forward and end time extended. Storm Amy is expected to bring a spell of strong winds to Northern Ireland later on Friday and into Friday night. South to southwesterly winds will increase during the afternoon, peaking during the evening with gusts of 50-60 mph in many areas, and potentially 60-70 mph in more exposed places, perhaps higher along parts of the north coast. Winds will slowly ease through Saturday.

Strong winds will also be accompanied by spells of heavy rain, making for difficult driving conditions.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings