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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.