Warning in place ahead of Storm Boelo
A severe weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland as Storm Boelo approaches, with wind gusts expected to reach 75mph. Local authorities have cancelled public events, and residents are warned of potential transport disruptions and power outages.
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Extreme weather events pose significant risks to public safety and infrastructure, necessitating timely government intervention.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Barra Best BBC News NI weather presenter Getty Images Coastal areas could be particularly vulnerable, with large waves and beach material potentially being thrown onto seafronts Strong winds of up to 75mph could cause disruption across parts of Northern Ireland this weekend as Storm Boelo moves in.
A Met Office weather warning has been issued from 18:00 BST on Saturday until 15:00 GMT on Sunday.
Strong westerly winds are expected to become widespread on Saturday evening, with very windy conditions continuing overnight and through much of Sunday.
Gusts up to 60mph (96kph) are forecast widely, while coastal and exposed areas could have gusts reaching up to 75mph (120kph).
The strong winds will come with heavy, blustery showers at times.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve from the southwest during Sunday afternoon as the strongest winds begin to ease.
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