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Storm Hannah: Weather warnings for island of Ireland | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Weather warnings are in place for the island of Ireland as Storm Hannah approaches from the Atlantic. | |
A red warning is in place for Counties Clare and Kerry, and a separate yellow warning has been issued for NI. | |
Irish forecaster Met Éireann said Clare and Kerry could expect gusts up to 95mph (150km/h) on Friday evening. | |
Residents have been urged to protect themselves and their homes - the last time a red alert was issued was for ex-hurricane Ophelia in October 2017. | Residents have been urged to protect themselves and their homes - the last time a red alert was issued was for ex-hurricane Ophelia in October 2017. |
The UK Met Office has said some flooding of homes and traffic disruption could be expected in Northern Ireland. | |
Southern Wales and south-west England are also expected to be affected. | |
The Met Office has warned of wind gusts reaching 60-70mph on exposed coastal stretches and 45-55mph inland from Friday evening into Saturday afternoon. | The Met Office has warned of wind gusts reaching 60-70mph on exposed coastal stretches and 45-55mph inland from Friday evening into Saturday afternoon. |
Some disruption is likely the possibility of short-term power cuts due to fallen branches or trees. | |
Large waves and spray also likely to affect some coastal routes. | Large waves and spray also likely to affect some coastal routes. |
Disruption to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely, with bus and train services affected. | Disruption to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely, with bus and train services affected. |
As the storm moves east across Wales and central England, the heavier rain should clear on Saturday morning with the afternoon slowly becoming drier and brighter from the west. | |
But it will remain blustery and will feel quite cold in the wind too. | |