Yellow weather warning

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued across the North as storm Arwen looks set to blow in snow and gale force winds.

A weather warning is in place for across the North from 09:00 on Friday until 18:00 on Saturday.

Gusts of wind up to 60mph are expected in exposed areas.

The Met Office are warning that:

• Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
• Some damage to trees, temporary structures and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
• Some roads and bridges may close
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

Travel plans have also been disrupted P&O Ferries’ sailings between Larne and Cairnryan on Friday have been cancelled, as have Stenaline’s sailings between Belfast and Cairnryan.

A severe weather warning has also been issued for Counties Donegal, Mayo, and Sligo for Friday and Saturday by Met Éireann.