A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Northern Ireland on New Year’s Eve, while a separate warning for snow is in place for New Year’s Day.
The Met Office has warned that strong and gusty winds will develop across Northern Ireland on Tuesday, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph in some areas.
The yellow warning for wind, will come into force on New Year’s Eve between 6am and will be in place until 7pm.
A spokesperson for the Met Office Spokesperson said: “Strong and gusty westerly winds will develop across the north and east of Northern Ireland. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected, perhaps reaching 70 mph in a few exposed areas, and this may lead to some travel disruption.”
The Met Office added that some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely while the warning is in place.
Damaging winds are forecast (John Giles/PA)
A separate yellow warning has been issued for snow between 7am and midnight on Wednesday January 1.
The Met Office warned that heavy and persistent snow may bring disruption on Wednesday.
“A band of rain in association with a deep low pressure system moving in from the west pushes east on Wednesday,” said a spokesperson for the forecaster.
“This is likely to turn to snow as it moves into cold air. Possibility of 2-5cm of snow, perhaps up to 10cm, in a few places, whilst 15-20 cm may accumulate over hills with drifting in the strong winds.”
They added that there will be a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected while the warning is in place.