On Saturday, all of Northern Ireland will be affected by strong winds as Storm Kathleen hits.
Storm Kathleen has been officially named as a Northern Ireland weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office .
Gusts of 50 mph are expected quite widely on Saturday, and some spots will see 60 to 70 mph gusts. The alert covers the entire region. "Gusts of 50 mph are expected quite widely on Saturday, while some exposed spots, particularly on the coast, will see 60 to 70 mph gusts with large waves also likely."Cork, Kerry, Galway and Mayo are set to be worst affected.
Friday: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times throughout the day. Mainly dry into the evening. Strong southerly winds but feeling milder. Maximum temperature 14 °C. Likewise, further windy spells are expected at times. Whilst unsettled conditions are most likely to prevail, there does appear to be at least a chance of some regions having drier interludes, with high pressure perhaps making inroads from the southeast at times.
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