Storm Elin will bring gale force winds to parts of Ireland as Met Eireann issued a range of weather warnings.
It is predicted that Storm Elin will generate gale force west to north-west winds and severe gusts, causing disruption and travelling difficulties on Saturday.
Yellow wind warnings have also been issued for Clare, Tipperary, Cavan, and Monaghan.
#StormElin will generate gale force west to northwest winds and severe gusts, causing disruption and travelling difficulties in parts during Saturday ⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 9, 2023
Status Orange wind warnings have been issued for #Wicklow, #Dublin & #Donegal
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In Northern Ireland, the UK Met Office released a yellow warning for rain for Antrim, Down, Tyrone and Londonderry.
Yellow warnings for rain indicate heavy rain will give a risk of localised flooding and some travel disruption on Saturday.
#StormElin has been named by @MetEireann and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 9, 2023
⚠️ Stay #weatheraware
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The Met Office also warns that strong winds may lead to some transport disruption as spray and flooding on roads may make journey times longer in affected areas.
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is also possible, along with some interruption to power supplies and other services.