The Met Office has issued a wind warning across parts of Northern Ireland, with the potential for disruption and gusts of up to 80mph expected in some areas.

The yellow warning will come into force from 12am on Friday and will last until 12pm on Saturday.

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In a statement the Met Office said: “A deep area of low pressure is expected to pass close to or across the northwest of the UK on Friday and Saturday.

“It will bring a spell of very strong southeasterly to southwesterly winds with gusts reaching 50-60 mph inland and 70-80 mph along coasts (and perhaps higher than this in a few locations). The wind strength will gradually ease through Saturday from the south.”

The Met Office warned the conditions may bring some delays to road, rail, air and ferry services, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.

The weather service also warned about the potential of power cuts, as well as injuries and danger to life from flying debris and large waves.